Stay Tuned with Preet Trump’s FBI Loyalty Test
Feb 4, 2025
The podcast delves into President Trump's tactics of demanding loyalty from FBI staff, raising concerns over the erosion of constitutional integrity. It discusses his attempts to purge DOJ officials and the significant risks posed to federal investigations post-January 6. The discussion highlights the worrying shift from commitment to constitutional duties towards personal allegiance to Trump. Listeners also explore the implications of political influence on justice and the challenges faced by U.S. attorneys in a polarized atmosphere.
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Trump's Actions Post January 6th
- Trump pardoned January 6th offenders, some of whom assaulted officers, despite nominees opposing such pardons.
- He then issued questionnaires to FBI employees, seeking their involvement in January 6th prosecutions.
Limited Agent Discretion
- FBI agents have little discretion in pursuing assigned leads, similar to a fast-food worker assigned to a specific register.
- Questioning their involvement in Jan 6 investigations is like firing everyone who worked that register on a given day.
Loyalty vs. Constitution
- These actions demonstrate Trump's focus on personal loyalty over adherence to the Constitution.
- Agents fear future reprisals for investigating anyone connected to a powerful politician.