Summary
The Justice Department’s decision to dismiss bribery charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams has led to a wave of resignations, tripling those of the 1973 “Saturday Night Massacre.”
Six senior officials, including Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, stepped down in protest, citing concerns over political interference.
Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered the dismissal, arguing the case was “weaponization” of the justice system.
Legal experts see parallels to past executive overreach, raising alarm over the independence of the Southern District of New York.
The Justice department has to be answerable to someone. Or elect them directly as a fourth branch of government. That’s frankly the problem with any system of government. At the end of the day, someone must be granted powers they could but don’t abuse. Power must be wielded to keep the system functioning.
The trick is to not let your country get run by the wrong person. Whoopsie!
The electorate is the final check on power. The electorate failed their responsibility. The electorate now has to suffer the consequences of their actions.