Anthony Coley

former director of the Justice Department’s office of public affairs

Anthony Coley is a legal analyst for NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. He was director of the Justice Department’s office of public affairs from February 2021 until January 2023.


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Anthony Coley

3w ago
Opinion

Why Trump won’t stop trying to free Tina Peters — and why Colorado refuses to back down

The former Mesa County clerk was convicted of crimes over the Big Lie. She should serve her time.

2mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

What these attorneys pursuing Trump’s critics have in common

Attorneys who lack prosecutorial experience and who haven’t been confirmed by the U.S. Senate are leading Trump’s charge against his critics and perceived enemies.

3mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

How Democrats can reshape the public narrative around AG Pam Bondi

In eight short months, Attorney General Pam Bondi has left the Justice Department in chaos.

3mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Kamala Harris’ book ‘107 Days’ gets the reason she lost all wrong

Harris’ association with President Joe Biden was always going to drag her down, but her refusal to break with him on any major issue sealed her fate.

5mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Trump’s D.C. takeover is extreme — but crime concerns aren’t unfounded

Though crime is down in Washington, the data shows a real gap between the statistics and how unsafe many citizens, especially Black women, feel.

5mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Trump promised payback for Letitia James. He seems to have kept his word.

Trump vowed retribution and retaliation against his political opponents. He specifically called out New York Attorney General Letitia James.

10mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Pam Bondi should know ‘our government’ includes Judge James Boasberg

In less than two months, the attorney general, who’s sworn to protect and defend all of us, has gained a reputation for just offering red meat to MAGA conservatives.

12mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Pam Bondi can’t be trusted with the power of the Justice Department

Serving as the nation’s chief law enforcement officer requires independence and sound judgment and the ability to accept court rulings even when you disagree with them.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

Christopher Wray just did exactly what FBI directors are not supposed to do

Wray folded instead of defending the FBI’s honor and its staunchly nonpartisan record over the last seven years.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

If Trump dares Judge Merchan to put him in jail, the judge should happily oblige him

If Trump continues to show contempt for the judge’s order and say what the judge tells him he can’t say, then he should face the same consequences other defendants face.