Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Alleged Federal 'Weaponization'

The order directs federal agencies to investigate actions under the Biden administration and propose remedies for alleged misuse of prosecutorial power.

• President Trump signed an executive order titled 'Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government' shortly after being sworn in for his second term.
• The order accuses the Biden administration of using federal agencies to target political opponents, citing prosecutions of January 6 participants and leniency for Black Lives Matter protesters as examples.
• It directs the Department of Justice, SEC, FTC, and other federal agencies to review actions over the past four years and report instances of alleged misconduct to the president.
• The order highlights concerns over federal actions against conservatives, including pro-life activists, parents opposing school policies, and critics of the Biden administration.
• Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is expected to oversee the investigations and deliver actionable recommendations for addressing perceived abuses of power.

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