CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Exposes ‘Major Blunder’ for Trump Following Latest Revenge Case Setback

CNNs Kaitlan Collins described the newest setback in President Donald Trumps ongoing legal efforts against political opponents as a major embarrassment after the Trump Justice Department failed to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James.

This announcement came just days after the surprising dismissal of previous cases targeting both AG James and former FBI Director James Comey. On Thursday, it was reported that another grand jury declined to bring charges against James.

During Thursday nights broadcast of The Source with Kaitlan Collins, Collins repeatedly referred to the outcome as an embarrassment for Trump and his Justice Department:

They say a grand jury will indict a ham sandwich. Apparently, not Letitia James. Her attorney is here to respond after an embarrassing defeat for the Trump Justice Department. Im Kaitlan Collins, and this is The Source. Tonight begins with major breaking news and a significant embarrassment for the Justice Department and President Trumps ongoing attempts to use the powers of his office against political rivals.

Collins explained that a federal grand jury in Virginia was asked to re-indict James, but the panel refused. She noted that grand juries generally have a lower threshold for indictments than trials, making this outcome particularly rare.

This marks the second unsuccessful attempt by the Justice Department to prosecute James for alleged mortgage fraud. The first case was dismissed due to the improper appointment of Trumps chosen prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, as the interim U.S. attorney for the case. A different prosecutor was assigned for this second attempt.

Trump has yet to publicly respond to this latest development, though he has previously expressed strong criticism of James, particularly after she won a case against him and his business for fraud.

Shes the worst Attorney General in the country, by the way, Trump said in past remarks. Shes got serious Trump derangement syndrome. The Attorney General may be worse. You ever watch her? I will get Donald Trump. James ought to be looked at. A crooked Attorney General, absolutely crooked.

A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment on grand jury proceedings. Sources familiar with the matter noted that while the grand jurys decision is a setback, the department could potentially pursue another attempt to secure an indictment.

Author: Riley Thompson