Sen. Schmitt Questions AG Bondi on DOJ's Alleged Weaponization and Political Bias

Allegations of DOJ Weaponization

• 💡 Senator Schmitt detailed a narrative alleging the weaponization of the Justice Department starting with Hillary Clinton's email scandal and the "Russiagate" investigation.
• 🎯 Claims include the FBI and CIA spying on a political opponent, followed by efforts to sideline a duly elected president.
• 📌 The transcript also mentions the FBI allegedly "pre-bunking" the Hunter Biden laptop story to influence elections.

Political Targeting and Investigations

• 🚀 The testimony touched upon the FBI allegedly tapping phones of US senators and the Republican Attorneys General Association.
• 🔍 Concerns were raised about the appointment of Jack Smith to investigate Trump shortly after his presidential announcement, and Alvin Bragg's subsequent charges with a former DOJ official joining his team.
• ⚖️ It was suggested that individuals involved in alleged conspiracies remain liable, regardless of their exit from an investigation.

Left-Wing Political Violence and Media Coverage

• ⚠️ A significant portion of the testimony focused on the perceived threat of left-wing political violence.
• 🗣️ Senator Schmitt criticized media coverage for allegedly downplaying this threat and citing biased studies, while refusing to count events like the "Summer of Love" Antifa attacks.
• 🎤 A commitment was sought from the Attorney General to research and release a public report on left-wing political violence.

DOJ's Role in Combating Violence and Crime

• 🚓 The Attorney General stated that federal prosecutors will focus on Antifa and radical leftists, following a new charging memo.
• 🤝 The importance of confirming US attorneys was highlighted as crucial for effective prosecution.
• 📈 The testimony also emphasized the need to end the "weaponization" of the DOJ and return to actual crime fighting, with a focus on violent crime and community safety.