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The dialog also addressed the imbalance in attention and resources allocated by the D.O.J. towards Trump-related investigations as compared to other pressing national issues. Martha pointed out that, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray, threats from foreign actors like China and domestic terrorism were considerable concerns. Yet, a disproportionate amount of time was directed toward investigating Trump, raising questions about priorities within federal law enforcement.
The conversation suggested that as the Biden administration’s D.O.J. pivots to new challenges, the lawyers entangled in these controversial cases may face difficulties adapting to an environment that may require a different skill set and focus, potentially leading to internal conflicts within the agency.