Trump's DOJ 'Weaponization' Task Force Faces Urgent Demands for Outcomes, Insider Reveals
WASHINGTON — A year has passed since Attorney General Pam Bondi initiated a “Weaponization Working Group” aimed at uncovering “abuses of the criminal justice process” by federal law enforcement in their investigations concerning President Donald Trump. Now, the Justice Department finds itself racing against time to produce a report, as revealed by a source familiar with the group's operations.
Ed Martin, who took the helm of the group in May, was abruptly dismissed last week without any public explanation, raising eyebrows within the department.
As pressure mounts from Justice Department leadership, the group is set to convene daily to tackle the investigative priorities outlined by Bondi. An insider indicated that the group is expected to release its first report imminently.
“The Justice Department is actively investigating the areas specified in Attorney General Bondi’s ‘Day One’ memo,” stated a spokesperson for the department. “The Weaponization Working Group is committed to restoring integrity within the Department of Justice and is leveraging resources across the agency to achieve this goal.”
Frustration has been palpable within Trump's circle, as he has expressed dissatisfaction with Bondi to aides and allies, labeling her as ineffective and not aggressive enough in pursuing cases against his adversaries, according to a White House official with direct knowledge of the situation. Following these comments, officials involved with the group reported being reprimanded for their lack of progress thus far.
Despite the criticism, sources indicate that Bondi's position remains secure; Trump has publicly affirmed his trust in her capabilities. “Pam is doing an excellent job. She has been my friend for many years. Tremendous progress is being made against radical left lunatics,” Trump remarked in a statement from the White House, referring to those he believes are undermining his administration.
Support for Bondi has also come from Vice President JD Vance, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Reports of Trump’s grievances were first highlighted by a major news outlet.
The working group was established following Trump’s executive order titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Government,” which mandated his administration to “take appropriate action to correct past misconduct.”
According to Bondi’s memo dated February 5, 2025, the objective was to scrutinize actions taken against individuals involved in investigations perceived as politically motivated.
Trump faces charges in two federal cases: one regarding his handling of classified documents and another concerning his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results against Democrat Joe Biden. The documents case was concluded by a judge, while the election-related case was dismissed after Trump secured re-election.
Additionally, Trump was tried and convicted in a New York hush-money case led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. New York Attorney General Letitia James also successfully sued him, along with three of his adult children and employees, over allegations of inflating property values.
Trump has consistently condemned these prosecutions as a “witch hunt,” asserting his innocence. He is currently appealing these decisions; notably, a New York appeals court has dismissed the civil fraud penalty against him.
On social media, he has urged Bondi to take action against several political opponents. In a recent interview with “NBC Nightly News,” Trump claimed he could directly influence federal prosecutions if he chose to do so. “I think I’m extremely moderate, especially for what they did to me,” he stated. “I’m the chief law enforcement officer of the United States. I could be involved, but I’m not.”
