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The act of legally prosecuting political rivals, particularly when they hold significant influence or popularity, risks transforming these legal proceedings into tools of political retribution. This can undermine the democratic process, delegitimizing opponents and polarizing the electorate further. Moreover, some commentators warn that this approach may trigger what they describe as the "politics of retribution," where the pursuit of justice is conflated with scores to settle, leading to increased hostility and division.