The release of the final 17,000-page staff report by the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government exposes a chilling reality: the Biden-Harris Administration has transformed federal power into a blunt instrument to crush dissent, silence opposition, and entrench its partisan agenda. This exhaustive document lays bare a disturbing pattern of abuse, where the federal apparatus has been hijacked to serve the administration’s ideological interests, trampling over constitutional safeguards and democratic norms in the process.
The report delves deeply into the administration leveraging federal agencies—including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)—to target political opponents, suppress dissent, and manipulate democratic processes. Specific incidents cited include efforts to monitor and penalize conservative nonprofit organizations, such as the increased scrutiny of a nonprofit advocating for election transparency in Arizona, targeting of individuals linked to election integrity movements like those involved in questioning the 2020 election results, and interference in the dissemination of information during the 2022 midterm elections, including the suppression of a whistleblower’s testimony about voting irregularities. Its findings show a troubling pattern of government overreach and institutional bias, proving the partiality and dishonesty of key federal bodies and once again, displaying the two tiered judicial system of democrats.
DOJ and FBI: Political Enforcement Arms
Central to the report is the damning evidence that the DOJ and FBI have been systematically corrupted, transforming into political enforcers for the administration’s radical agenda. It provides evidence of selective prosecution strategies, focusing disproportionately on individuals and groups aligned with conservative or right-leaning ideologies. Specific cases highlighted include high-profile investigations into parents protesting school boards over issues such as critical race theory and gender policies, such as the widely reported incident in Loudoun County, Virginia; religious organizations opposing mandates on gender identity and abortion rights, including a Texas-based charity penalized for refusing to comply with new healthcare regulations; and conservative political figures like former Trump campaign advisor Roger Stone, whose financial dealings were scrutinized extensively.
These actions represent a shocking betrayal of the agencies’ mandates, exposing a deep rot within institutions once charged with upholding the rule of law. Instead of upholding the law impartially, the DOJ and FBI are operating as tools for enforcing a partisan agenda which as we now know, isn’t just a Biden administration tool since he’s been incompetent his entire presidency, but an entire Liberal level agenda. Internal communications, whistleblower testimony, and subpoenaed documents reportedly reveal explicit directives to prioritize cases that align with the administration’s ideological priorities while de-emphasizing or ignoring cases involving left-wing actors.
IRS: A Weapon Against Opponents
Another cornerstone of the findings concerns the IRS and its targeting of conservative organizations and individuals. The report details a resurgence of practices reminiscent of the agency’s scandal during the Obama Administration, where conservative nonprofits faced heightened scrutiny. Audits, investigations, and delays in processing tax-exempt status applications are described as part of a broader campaign to stifle political opposition.
The Subcommittee’s investigation uncovered irrefutable evidence of coordination between the IRS and other agencies, weaponizing the tax system against entities that dared to challenge the administration’s authoritarian grip. One specific example includes a memo dated March 2023, in which IRS officials discussed collaborating with the DOJ to audit a prominent conservative nonprofit, citing its opposition to key administration policies as a potential risk factor. This evidence underscores claims that the IRS has been repurposed as a weapon against dissenting voices rather than a neutral enforcer of tax laws.
Suppression of Free Speech
The report exposes a ruthless campaign by the administration to strangle free speech, using federal agencies as accomplices to silence dissent and control the narrative online. It asserts that federal agencies colluded with social media platforms to censor content deemed unfavorable to the administration. This censorship targeted topics ranging from COVID-19 policies to election integrity debates, with dissenting voices de-platformed, shadow-banned, or otherwise marginalized.
Evidence presented includes direct communications between government officials and tech company executives, outlining content moderation strategies and prioritization lists. For example, a January 2023 meeting summary indicates discussions between federal agencies and a leading social media company about restricting posts questioning vaccine mandates, citing potential risks of “misinformation spreading.” For instance, an email exchange from April 2022 shows a senior White House official urging Twitter and Facebook to prioritize the removal of posts critical of the administration’s COVID-19 policies, describing them as “threats to public health.” The report exposes that this coordination represents a flagrant violation of First Amendment protections and a dangerous precedent for government intervention in the digital public square.
The Broader Implications
The report’s findings lay bare an administration hell-bent on consolidating political control at any cost, exploiting federal power to intimidate, manipulate, and silence opposition without remorse. This weaponization undermines public trust in governmental institutions and erodes the foundational principles of impartiality and accountability. By prioritizing political objectives over the fair application of the law, the administration is accused of compromising the very fabric of American democracy.
The Subcommittee’s work underscores the catastrophic consequences of unchecked executive overreach, demanding immediate and uncompromising action to restore the integrity of federal institutions. In addition to the Church Committee and IRS targeting cases, the Benghazi hearings offer another instance where Congress exposed administrative failures, demonstrating the importance of transparency and accountability in government operations. Historical examples, such as the Church Committee’s investigation into intelligence abuses in the 1970s and the House Oversight Committee’s exposure of IRS targeting of conservative groups during the Obama Administration, illustrate the effectiveness of robust congressional inquiry in reining in unchecked federal power. The report’s sheer volume and detail—spanning tens of thousands of pages—reflect the seriousness of the allegations and the necessity of continued vigilance to safeguard constitutional freedoms.
A Call to Action
As the report is disseminated and its findings debated, it calls for decisive action to address the abuses detailed within. Recommendations include eradicating key agencies to ensure greater accountability, enacting legislative safeguards against political weaponization, and pursuing legal remedies for the criminals that organized and implemented this. The Subcommittee’s work serves as both a warning and a blueprint for reform, underscoring the urgency of restoring trust in the federal government, albeit, probably too late for that.
The release of this monumental document should provoke a national conversation about the balance of power, the role of federal agencies, and the importance of preserving democratic principles. If the allegations contained within are accurate, they represent not just a failure of one administration but a systemic vulnerability that demands immediate and sustained attention.
The report can be found here