And to be sure, there’s nothing wrong with healthy skepticism about law enforcement and the FBI. Supporters of the FBI have long expressed concern about the effects of Trump’s attacks in federal courtrooms. Former Attorney General Eric Holder warned that the “long-term negative collateral consequences are substantial” and worried that Trump’s attacks on the FBI would sow doubts among jurors. Those potential jurors with concerns about the FBI’s prior leadership said they would be able to distinguish between the bureau’s leadership and the work of the agents in the field. In opening arguments before a nearly all-white jury, defense attorneys argued that their clients were unfairly targeted by a biased FBI.

Source: Huffington Post March 28, 2018 19:31 UTC