The article discusses growing concerns within the Justice Department over President Trump's direct and public pressure on criminal investigations against his political critics, leading to fears of politicization, job insecurity among staff, and challenges to the rule of law.
Former President Donald Trump criticized Mitt Romney, calling him a "total loser" in response to the release of a new book about Romney. Trump claimed credit for forcing Romney out of politics and endorsed his 2018 Senate campaign. The book, titled "Romney: A Reckoning" by McKay Coppins, includes unvarnished opinions from Romney about the Senate and his views on Trump. Romney has been critical of Trump's character and leadership, and the book reveals that despite their bitter political rivalry, Romney once enjoyed Trump's company during the 2012 presidential campaign. Trump also offered Romney an ambassadorship to Russia, which he declined.