Trump Calls for CIA Intervention Amid Terrorism Investigation

President-elect Donald Trump has sparked controversy following a deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, where he issued a midnight tirade blaming various U.S. agencies for incompetence and calling for the CIA to intervene domestically—a move that raises legal and civil rights concerns. In his social media posts, Trump declared America a 'disaster' and criticized the DOJ, FBI, and local prosecutors as 'incompetent and corrupt,' accusing them of failing to protect Americans from 'violent scum' infiltrating the government. He specifically pointed fingers at President Joe Biden, linking the attack to issues he claims stem from 'open borders' and weak leadership. Trump's vague call for CIA involvement has led to questions regarding his understanding of the agency's legal limitations, as the CIA's mandate is primarily international. This rhetoric marks a dramatic re-entry for Trump on social media after his suspension from Twitter, now rebranded as X, and signals his readiness to engage in the political arena as the 2024 election approaches.