Staff Reports
Mandates can be like a good steak: hard to come by, but once you get a juicy piece, you’d better dig in before it slips away. With Donald Trump’s recent election victory, he snagged a mandate that should have the GOP rubbing their hands together in gleeful anticipation. Trump outpaced his opponent, not just by a hair, but with a whopping 86 electoral votes — a clear signal that voters had a laundry list of hopes for the former president’s return to power. This time, the message is not just for political maneuvering but for fundamental change, especially within the Justice Department.
Presumably, every voter that supported Trump had their own reasons for doing so. Some were staunchly pro-life, some were all about the economy, while others were thinking about national security. It’s a mixed bag, just like a family buffet where everyone ultimately leaves with a plate stacked high with their favorites. But here’s the kicker: it’s essential that Trump decides which dish gets served first. If he leaves it to the self-proclaimed GOPportunists, they will surely start elbowing for attention.
Joe Biden unleashed his DOJ against his chief political opponent, Donald Trump. Kash Patel & Pam Bondi’s appointments underscore that the days of political prosecutions & weaponization of the Justice Department are *over.* Time to restore Lady Justice’s blindfold. pic.twitter.com/OruVZoX793
— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) December 2, 2024
The tide has turned — and it’s not just a mild wave, it’s a full-blown tsunami of dissatisfaction. With a staggering 72% of Americans expressing general displeasure with the direction of the country, Trump has an open lane to change course. But he must man the wheel and steer that ship. Timing is crucial, and Biden just gifted Trump an unexpected golden opportunity, whether he realizes it or not.
In a classic case of “not-so-clever PR,” Joe Biden decided to drop the bombshell of pardoning his son Hunter on a Sunday night during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This timing wasn’t by accident; it’s a well-known tactic in the PR world to bury bad news in the hopes that people won’t focus on it. Families are busy being thankful and watching football, not glued to the news cycle. But in doing so, Biden effectively put a spotlight on just how corrupt and politicized the Justice Department has become. If Hunter, a product of the President’s own bloodline, can’t receive fair treatment, what hope does the average American citizen have?
Biden’s rambling about fairness and selective prosecution only underscores the urgent need for reform. It’s a clear admission that partisanship has infiltrated what should be an impartial judicial system. With the current state of affairs being nothing short of a dumpster fire, it’s safe to say that Trump has a prime opportunity to claim this second mandate and enact real change. The cries for justice and fairness are no longer just a conservative talking point; they have become a bipartisan concern.
The new administration has a critical task ahead. Trump needs to capitalize on this windfall, rallying both Republican and moderate Democratic support for genuine reforms in the Justice Department. It’s time to clean house and restore trust in a system that clearly has significant weaknesses. Thanks, Joe, for the inadvertent assist; it’s always nice when the other side serves up an easy layup. History will watch closely as Trump seizes this moment, but one thing is for sure: the Justice Department needs to be reformed, and swiftly.
