Newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to take swift action to review high-profile cases brought against former President Donald Trump, including those led by prosecutors in New York and the Biden Justice Department.
Bondi, a staunch Trump ally and former Florida attorney general, plans to issue a series of memos aimed at curbing what she describes as the “weaponization” of the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Biden administration.
According to Fox News, Bondi will establish a “Weaponization Working Group” to scrutinize law enforcement actions taken during the Biden administration, particularly those targeting Trump.
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This review will include:
- The federal cases brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which focus on Trump’s handling of classified documents and alleged interference in the 2020 election.
- The hush-money case prosecuted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, which resulted in Trump’s conviction.
- The civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which led to a $454 million judgment against Trump.
Bondi’s review aims to identify instances of what she calls “politicized justice” and to ensure that future DOJ actions are free from partisan influence. “The discretion afforded Justice Department attorneys does not include latitude to substitute their personal political views or judgments for those that prevailed in the election,” reads one of Bondi’s memos, as reported by Fox News.
In another memo, Bondi will issue a stern warning to career DOJ officials, emphasizing that substituting personal political beliefs for the administration’s legal arguments will not be tolerated. Employees who violate this directive could face disciplinary action or termination.
“Politics have got to be taken out of the system,” Bondi stated during her Senate confirmation hearing last month. “This department has been weaponized for years and years, and it has to stop.”
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Bondi was sworn in at the White House on Wednesday by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, with Trump in attendance. In her brief remarks, Bondi vowed to “make America safe again” and to restore integrity to the DOJ. Trump praised his pick for attorney general, calling her “totally impartial” and expressing confidence in her ability to lead the department in combating violent crime and dismantling criminal gangs.
Bondi’s first day in office comes amid controversy over the firings of agents and prosecutors involved in cases related to Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. While a source close to the Trump administration denied plans for “mass firings” at the FBI, concerns remain among agents. Last week, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove demanded information on over 5,000 employees who worked on January 6 investigations, sparking fears of a purge.
The source defended the request as part of a broader effort to comply with Trump’s executive order directing a review of the DOJ’s actions over the past four years. “The messaging has not been as clear as it could be on the personnel matters,” the source admitted.
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Bondi’s initial actions will be closely watched, particularly given her close ties to Trump and her promises to depoliticize the DOJ. During her confirmation hearing, she assured lawmakers that she would protect the department from political motivations. However, critics argue that her review of Trump-related cases and her focus on “weaponization” could further entrench partisan divisions within the DOJ.
As Bondi takes the helm of the Justice Department, her efforts to review past cases and curb perceived politicization will set the tone for her tenure. Whether she can balance her loyalty to Trump with her pledge to uphold the rule of law remains to be seen. For now, her appointment signals a dramatic shift in the DOJ’s priorities, with a focus on undoing what the Trump administration views as the excesses of the Biden era.
“Every case will be prosecuted based on the facts and the law that’s applied in good faith, period,” Bondi told the Senate Judiciary Committee. As she begins her work, the nation will be watching to see if she can deliver on that promise.
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