In a stunning blow to the White House’s quest for accountability and fiscal responsibility, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to close the U.S. Institute of Peace. Once again, a politically motivated decision favors a bloated and unnecessary government entity over the needs of hardworking Americans. This institute, rather than promoting peace, seems more interested in protecting its elite circle and endless bureaucracy.
Why do liberals want to preserve this money pit? Instead of streamlining government and focusing on priorities that actually help American citizens, this ruling does the exact opposite. It keeps taxpayer dollars tied up in an institution that serves Washington insiders more than ordinary folks. These are the same elites who preach about budget cuts and reform, yet cling tightly to wasteful pet projects.
The judge’s decision feels like another case where liberal judges step in to defend the swamp. It’s another example of the hypocrisy we’ve seen time and again. The left screams about justice and fairness while holding onto institutions that waste taxpayer money and expand government reach.
JUST IN: Judge Howell rules that the Trump/DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace was illegal and should be treated as null and void.https://t.co/gkeXfkQ2XH pic.twitter.com/12eFcksRFN
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) May 19, 2025
Meanwhile, millions of Americans would rather see their hard-earned money spent on better border protection, improved infrastructure, or reducing the national debt. But no, bureaucrats and politicians with globalist agendas want to keep funding their cozy institutes. The disconnect between what Americans want and what liberals deliver couldn’t be more obvious.
So, the ruling stands, turning a blind eye to the blatant misuse of resources. Are our courts supposed to deliver justice, or are they just the last bastion for globalist agendas? This is a pivotal question. The time for accountability is now, not when it’s convenient for political elites.