As the Biden-Harris administration tightens its hold on power through dubious recruitment practices within the Department of Justice (DOJ), the core values of our democracy are increasingly at risk. It’s been brought to light that the administration is actively “Trump-proofing” the DOJ by inserting ideologically compatible operatives as permanent appointees—a move that challenges democratic norms and seeks to subvert the will of the people. Isn’t that a bit much?
Abusing Power and Subverting the Constitution
Using the Schedule A hiring authority, the Biden-Harris team has skirted around the usual merit-based hiring processes to plant over 150 attorneys in the Anti-Trust Division and over 100 immigration judges.
These crucial roles, meant to ensure justice is served impartially, now seem to be filled with those keen on pushing liberal policies. This blatant stacking of the DOJ with partisans flies in the face of the constitutional principle that the executive branch should not have unchecked control over the judiciary. Huh, where’s the fairness in that?
Sabotaging Future Administrations
By placing loyalists in strategic DOJ positions, it appears the current administration is laying down obstacles for any future president who might want to reverse their policies.
Imagine if a conservative leader, perhaps someone like former President Trump, wins in 2025—they’d likely hit wall after wall, constructed by a bureaucracy designed to block conservative reforms. This isn’t just undemocratic; it smells of authoritarian tactics, where power is maintained by rigging the system instead of respecting voter decisions.
Weaponization of the Justice System
Perhaps the most alarming part of this strategy is the seeming weaponization of the justice system. Key sectors like the Environment and Natural Resources Division and the office of Immigration Judges are now filled with administration loyalists, posing a serious threat that these bodies will prioritize partisan objectives over public interest.
This could skew everything from environmental lawsuits to immigration decisions to favor current administration policies. Ain’t that a troubling thought?
Revealed through a Freedom of Information Act request by Protect the Public’s Trust, this strategy exposes a blatant effort to shield liberal policies from future changes, essentially immunizing them against democratic scrutiny. With these “non-political” roles now occupied by partisans, the administration ensures that their ideological agenda infiltrates deep into government layers, outlasting their own term and limiting the effectiveness of any future administrations.
As Americans, we should be deeply concerned about these developments. Our republic is built on a balanced separation of powers and a judiciary that’s free from overt political influence. When an administration undermines these pillars, it doesn’t just weaken the opposition—it shakes the very foundations of our nation.
As election day draws near, let’s keep in mind the importance of maintaining a fair and balanced government and reflect on the consequences of letting such overt power grabs pass without challenge.
