Glenn Kirschner Rips into Trump's Justice Department in Scathing Twitter Rant

Glenn Kirschner, a former assistant U.S. attorney and current cable TV commentator, has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's handling of the justice system. In a recent Twitter rant, he fired back at the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Trump's tenure, accusing them of mishandling high-profile cases, politicizing investigations, and protecting the president's allies. Kirschner, known for his sharp analysis and critiques, brought up several instances where the DOJ's actions reflected a clear disregard for the rule of law.

During his illustrious 30-year career at the Department of Justice, Kirschner prosecuted numerous high-profile cases, including the Lockerbie bombing and the Montana Freemen standoff. His expertise and conviction earned him a reputation as a formidable and effective prosecutor. Currently, he serves as a CNN analyst and commentator. As an outspoken critic of the Trump administration's law enforcement policies, his voice is influential in shaping public opinion about the state of American justice.

Mishandling High-Profile Cases

Kirschner reproached the Trump DOJ for mishandling several high-profile cases, including the prosecution of Michael Flynn, the former national security advisor. Kirschner felt that Flynn, who had lied about his contacts with a Russian diplomat, should have faced a stiffer sentence given his attempts to obstruct the investigation and the seriousness of the charges. Rafael Nichols, a former federal public defender, also argued that Flynn's lack of remorse and initial lack of guilty plea resulted in a more lenient sentence.

Moreover, Kirschner criticized the Department of Justice for notoriously recusing themselves from the case of Roger Stone, Trump's close ally and a key figure in the 'Russia Investigator.' When the case was put into the hands of the special counsel, Kirschner felt it marked a deliberate attempt by the justice department to sway the political wind in Trump's favor.

Kirschner argued that this episode undermined public trust in the American judiciary and contravened long-standing DoJ policies. Trump, who publicly advocated on behalf of Stone, at one point tweeting "Get Doug Collins he is a good man and I Paul brisher I'm just weird that my I have Justice investigated none acting don impressive but LINE Article')