Prez Vows to Stop Federal Agencies' Political Weaponization
Published Date: 1/28/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The government is taking strong steps to stop using federal agencies as political weapons against Americans. This means reviewing past actions where law enforcement and intelligence were misused, especially against peaceful protesters and political opponents. These changes start now, aiming to protect your rights and make sure justice is fair for everyone.
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Attorney General to Review Enforcement
The Attorney General must review activities of all Federal departments and agencies that exercised civil or criminal enforcement authority over the last 4 years, including the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. The review must identify instances contrary to this order and produce a report with recommendations for remedial actions to be submitted to the President; this direction took effect under the order issued January 20, 2025.
Intelligence Community Review Ordered
The Director of National Intelligence must review Intelligence Community activities over the last 4 years to find instances contrary to the order and prepare a report with recommendations for remedial actions to the President. The order cites the Intelligence Community definition in 50 U.S.C. 3003 and is effective as of January 20, 2025.
Document-Retention Compliance and Referrals
Departments and agencies are directed to comply with applicable document-retention policies and legal obligations, and any instance of noncompliance will be referred to the Attorney General. This requirement is part of the order issued January 20, 2025 and supports the reviews of the last 4 years of activity.
Policy to Correct Past Weaponization
The order states the United States will identify and take appropriate action to correct past misconduct related to the weaponization of law enforcement and the Intelligence Community. This policy direction applies immediately under the order signed January 20, 2025 and guides the reviews and remedial recommendations.
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