Trump Targets His Own Government
Briefly

Donald Trump's new executive order, signed shortly after his inauguration, allows for a thorough investigation of perceived enemies within the federal government. Titled 'Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government', the order accuses the Biden administration of employing prosecutorial powers against political opponents. It calls upon appointed officials to report findings of bias within federal agencies like the Department of Justice and the FTC, potentially leading to punitive measures against those deemed antagonistic to Trump's policies. The implications suggest his administration might implement a more assertive approach towards political accountability within government institutions.
Trump's new executive order empowers his administration to investigate and punish perceived enemies within the federal bureaucracy, signaling a potential crackdown on political opponents.
The executive order accuses the previous administration of weaponizing the government against political rivals, reinforcing Trump's narrative of victimhood and partisanship.
With the directive to uncover 'political bias' in federal agencies, Trump aims to create a mechanism for accountability, reflecting an adversarial relationship with government institutions.
Though the specific 'remedial actions' remain vague, the order outlines a significant shift in the way the executive branch might operate under Trump.
Read at The Atlantic
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