Nancy Pelosi called for an investigation into the DOJ reducing Stone's sentence after President Trump complained on Twitter
According to the Associated Press, the group resignation was in response to a Justice Department move to reduce Stone’s sentencing from the original recommendation of seven to nine years — on the same day as President Trump had complained Stone was being treated unfairly.
The Justice Department’s decision to reverse its original recommendation has raised concern among Democrats and some observers who argued the move signaled a clear influence from Trump over the DOJ, betraying the department’s goal of staying politically neutral in prosecuting crimes.
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