A scene from “Catch and Kill”

Interviewer: How do you feel about the Brooklyn DA's recent decision to prosecute conservative senator Maureen Holt?

Baxter: I have no comment on that.

Interviewer: Do you believe the Brooklyn DA used his office to help liberals exact political revenge?

Baxter: I can only speak for myself and tell you my approach to the job. I do think it's fair to say that the institutions Americans have relied on since this country was founded are under attack from both sides. And when these institutions fray, people lose faith. And when people lose faith, the delicate belief system that holds our democracy together crumbles. And that we cannot allow. I intend to protect the reputation and integrity of the Manhattan DA's office with every fiber of my being, focusing on the law and just ignoring the divisive political rhetoric that's so rampant in our society today. My pledge to the people of New York is simple. I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and punish those who commit willful acts of violence to the fullest extent of the law.