Trump Signs Executive Order to End DOJ's Weaponization Against Previous Administration's Political Adversaries
Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending the weaponization of the federal government against political adversaries of the previous administration. The order specifically addresses actions taken by the Department of Justice, including the jailing of an individual for posting a political meme. Trump's directive seeks to ensure accountability for what he describes as the previous administration's 'unprecedented third-world weaponization of prosecutorial power.' Additionally, the order aims to stop the FBI from targeting parents, harassing churchgoers, and raiding the home of a former President.
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