Under Trump, the DOJ considered making it easier to indict members of Congress. This aimed to streamline prosecution of lawmakers.
The Department of Justice, during the Trump administration, explored the possibility of streamlining the indictment process for members of Congress.
This proposed change aimed to potentially make it easier to prosecute lawmakers, which could lead to increased accountability or, alternatively, raise concerns about politically motivated charges. The proposal sparked debate about balancing ethical conduct and preventing politically driven investigations within the legislative branch.
The initiative, if implemented, could have significantly altered the landscape of Congressional oversight and accountability.