How does presidential influence on judicial decisions impact the justice system?

Presidential influence on judicial decisions fundamentally undermines the entire legal system. When a president can intervene and force prosecutors to change their decisions after they've gone through established legal processes, it creates a problematic dynamic that compromises judicial independence. As Michael Hardaway explains, this situation places individuals like Mayor Adams 'under the thumb of the president,' creating what appears to be only a temporary reprieve rather than true justice. The uncomfortable Fox News interview with the mayor demonstrated this compromised position, which Hardaway described as resembling 'a hostage situation' - illustrating the concerning power imbalance that threatens the separation of powers in our justice system.