What concerns are raised about a president's influence on judicial processes?

Michael Hardaway argues that it is deeply problematic when a president can intervene in the judicial process and force courts or prosecutors to change their decisions. This creates a dangerous power dynamic, as evidenced in the case involving Mayor Adams, who appears to be 'under the thumb' of the president following what seems to be a temporary reprieve from charges. The uncomfortable dynamic was made apparent during a Fox News interview described as looking like 'a hostage situation.' Hardaway emphasizes that such presidential interference compromises the integrity of the legal system, especially when it appears to involve a quid pro quo arrangement that leaves elected officials beholden to the president's influence.