Why Trump is purging attorney who indicted Adani while revamping DOJ

As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take over the White House, allegations of chaos orchestrated by the outgoing Democrat administration are surfacing. Trump has accused the Democrats of fostering international tensions, most recently pointing to their decision to allow Ukraine to send missiles to Russia. Taking swift action, Trump is initiating sweeping changes to the US Department of Justice, aiming to replace key officials before his presidency begins. Notably, he is set to replace the attorney who issued an indictment against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, potentially signalling a shift in priorities for US-India relations.

The Democrats are trying to stack the Courts with Radical Left Judges on their way out the door. Republican Senators need to Show Up and Hold the Line — No more Judges confirmed before Inauguration Day!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 20, 2024

Trump has already appointed a new attorney for New York's southern district, with the attorney overseeing the Adani case in the eastern district expected to be replaced soon. The move aligns with Trump's broader strategy to overhaul the judiciary, an area where he has long criticized perceived Democratic biases.

On Thursday, Trump revealed his selections for key positions within his defence team at the senior levels of the Justice Department.

Todd Blanche, who has represented Trump in several criminal matters, is set to be nominated for the position of deputy attorney general, the second most influential role in the department. Additionally, Emil Bove, an attorney involved in Trump's New York hush-money case, will assume a prominent position within the department.

Furthermore, D John Sauer, who successfully argued Trump's landmark presidential immunity case before the US Supreme Court this year, is being nominated for the role of US solicitor general.

Case against Adani motivated by Chinese interests?

Republicans believe that the indictment against Adani might be a last-ditch effort by the Democrats to protect Chinese business interests. the Indian magnate’s renewable energy projects pose a direct challenge to Chinese companies aspiring to dominate the global energy sector. His ventures, focused on bolstering India’s energy independence, also aim to reduce India’s reliance on costly imports of coal, oil, and gas — which may save the country trillions.

Adding to the intrigue, the whistle-blower in this case, Azure Power, is a competitor backed by foreign investors, raising questions about the motivations behind the allegations.

Such cases often lead to prolonged investigations without any criminal convictions. For instance, Google faced a similar antitrust probe in 2019 for its dominance in the online advertising market.

Critics highlight the glaring absence of US regulatory action against Chinese corporations, despite well-documented evidence of their ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). These firms have been accused of intellectual property theft, global surveillance and monopolistic practices, yet continue to operate without significant judicial scrutiny.

Larger narrative at play?

As the Adani case unfolds, it raises questions about geopolitical power struggles and the role of foreign influence in shaping narratives. For India, Adani’s success — despite allegations from the opposition at home too — represents a strategic counter to China’s global ambitions, while the case itself underscores the complex interplay between business, politics, and international relations.