Attorney General Pam Bondi wasted no time in taking action to align the Department of Justice with President Donald Trump’s agenda. She established a “Weaponization Working Group” to investigate prosecutions of Trump that she deemed overly politicized. Bondi issued a series of directives, including ending DEI practices, reviving the federal death penalty, ending funding to sanctuary cities, and rescinding environmental justice policies. Bondi also criticized the Biden administration for targeting Trump unfairly and instructed the DOJ to aggressively review investigations and prosecutions led by special counsel Jack Smith.
Under Bondi’s direction, the Department of Justice will no longer focus on environmental justice initiatives that prioritize marginalized communities, but instead, enforce all federal civil and criminal laws even-handedly. Bondi also emphasized eliminating racial discrimination and banned DEI programs that violated civil rights laws. Prosecutors were warned that refusing to advance arguments on behalf of the Trump administration would be considered a firing offense.
Overall, Bondi’s actions during her first day in office signaled a significant shift in DOJ priorities and a strong alignment with Trump’s policies. She promised a thorough review of past DOJ actions that targeted Trump and vowed to ensure that the department operates fairly and without bias in the future. Bondi’s swift and decisive actions set the tone for her leadership as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.
