Bondi Establishes Weaponization Working Group to Review Trump Investigations

On her first day as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi announced the creation of a 'Weaponization Working Group' to investigate allegations of politicized justice, particularly focusing on cases involving former President Donald Trump. The group will scrutinize prosecutions led by special counsel Jack Smith and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, as well as a civil fraud case initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Bondi's directives, which include reviewing the DOJ's role in the January 6 Capitol riot, have raised concerns about the political motivations behind her actions. Critics argue that this initiative reflects an attempt to align the Justice Department with Trump's agenda, despite assurances from Bondi that prosecutions will be based on law, not politics. Additionally, the working group is set to provide quarterly updates to the White House on its findings. Bondi's measures signify a shift towards greater oversight of federal prosecutions and an effort to address perceived biases within the Justice Department.