Republican Sen.Eric Schmittsaid that one ofDonald Trumps first priorities in office should be to exact revenge.
The Justice Department has long upheld a policy of not prosecuting presidents.
Trump has threatened he will fire Smith and his entire teamwithin two secondsof returning to power.
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024.Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images
Trump continued to threaten retribution during the 2024 presidential campaign.
Schmitt said he will be a yes vote on Bondis nomination.