Donald Trump’s Justice Department — effectively perverted into an instrument that serves the president’s personal and political interests— seems to have its sights on Alaska’s Senate race.

Multiple outlets have reported that the DOJ is on what can best be described as a fishing expedition involving the campaign of Dan J. Sullivan, a GOP Senate candidate who has enraged Republicans because his name is similar to the incumbent he’s challenging, Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska.

Republicans have made baseless allegations about Dan J. Sullivan’s bid for office, including that he has received assistance from the campaign of Mary Peltola, the former House Democrat vying to oust the sitting GOP senator. Both campaigns have denied the claim.

Last week, the Alaska Supreme Court defied Republicans’ wishes when it authorized the challenger to appear on the primary ballot. Alaska’s primary, notably, involves a nonpartisan initial round in which all nominees are listed on the ballot and the top four finishers advance to the general election.

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Ja’han Jones

Ja’han Jones is an MS NOW opinion blogger. He previously wrote The ReidOut Blog.