Don’t hold Trump responsible — the politicization of civil service has been happening for years.
Earlier this year, President Trump dealt a new blow to civil servants with a Presidential Order that introduced a “Schedule G” classification, increasing the number of political appointments within federal agencies. The Trump administration argued that this new classification would ensure these political appointees faithfully carry out the administration’s agenda. Critics, however, are fixated on […]
FBI Returns to Catching ‘Violent Criminals’ Following Politicization During Biden’s Time
The FBI reported a significant uptick in arrests for “violent offenders” during the early months of 2025, with a 62% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as shared by Deputy Director Dan Bongino on Thursday. According to Bongino, Trump’s FBI has apprehended approximately 14,000 individuals suspected of violent crimes, which includes cartel leaders, […]
Graham on politicization of the FBI: ‘None of us trust these people anymore’
Asked about his 2017 comments, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R.C.) said Sunday that conservatives no longer trust the FBI and urged President-elect Trump to pick an “irreproachable” FBI director. asked to do so. “He has an obligation and an obligation to choose someone who is beyond reproach outside of the political lane. I think he will […]