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Hammer echoed this sentiment, asserting that without accountability—especially for top officials involved in questionable activities—this system will continue to cultivate distrust and facilitate further politicization of security agencies. He advocates for a strategic form of resistance—potentially including legal counters—to restore integrity to these institutions and safeguard democratic norms.
Conclusions and Outlook
The conversation underscores a fundamental crisis of trust in America's intelligence and law enforcement agencies. While some see investigations and potential prosecutions as necessary steps toward justice, others warn against overreach and the politicization of the legal process.