Bondi Fights Back Against Capitol Police, Democrats Suing Trump for ‘Emotional Distress’ and Other Complaints About January 6

The attorney general moves to protect her boss from civil suits whose judgments could amount to millions of dollars.

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President Trump walks with Attorney General Bondi during a visit to the Justice Department March 14, 2025 at Washington, DC. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

The Department of Justice’s argument this week that President Trump is protected from civil suit for the events of January 6 marks a stunning turnaround for the federal government, which once sought to convict him for election interference in a case inspired by the unrest at the Capitol. 

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