Trump's Target List: Allies, Adversaries, and Accusations

Donald Trump plans to investigate or prosecute political rivals and critics if he becomes president. His targets include politicians, former intelligence officials, and tech moguls. Trump has a history of threatening investigations against perceived adversaries, but has backtracked on some proposals in media interviews.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-01-2025 15:31 IST | Created: 20-01-2025 15:31 IST
Trump's Target List: Allies, Adversaries, and Accusations
Donald Trump

Donald Trump has reiterated his determination to pursue investigations or legal action against a variety of political adversaries, intelligence officials, and tech executives after his potential return to the presidency.

During his presidential campaign, Trump actively called for probes into Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and others, accusing them of various transgressions, with some of these allegations stemming from issues that emerged during his first administration and afterward.

Trump's intense focus includes taking aim at former intelligence officials involved in the Russia investigation, as well as members of the tech industry he accuses of interfering in elections. Public statements echo his intentions, although in interviews, Trump softened his stance, suggesting investigations might only proceed if there was substantial evidence of wrongdoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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