ReversedJustice DepartmentFirst Presidential Campaign (2015-2016)
Lock up Hillary Clinton
The original promise
2016 campaign statements suggesting his opponent would be prosecuted.
Promised October 9, 2016 · Hillary Clinton email controversy
Why this status
Shortly after the 2016 election Trump said he did not want to pursue prosecution, saying the Clintons are good people. No prosecution occurred.
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