By John Q. Hosedrinker 
President-elect Trump plans to dismiss attorneys who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into his handling of classified documents and the January 6th Capitol riot, many of whom are career professionals typically protected from such actions. Simultaneously, he intends to form teams to investigate alleged 2020 election fraud, despite a lack of evidence. Trump justifies these actions by claiming the Department of Justice was weaponized against him, and intends to reinstate executive order Schedule F to facilitate the removal of government employees. Legal experts, however, note that reinstating Schedule F could face significant legal challenges.
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Trump firing Jack Smith’s lawyers and using the Department of Justice (DoJ) to investigate the 2020 election is a deeply concerning prospect. This action would represent a blatant attempt to weaponize the DoJ for purely partisan political purposes, undermining the integrity of the justice system and potentially setting a dangerous precedent for future administrations.
The potential for a biased investigation is immense. Installing loyalists within the DoJ would virtually guarantee a predetermined outcome, confirming Trump’s unfounded claims of a stolen election. This fabricated “evidence” could then be used to justify a range of actions, from further political attacks against his opponents to the erosion of democratic processes.
Such a move would not only be a misuse of taxpayer funds but a profound distraction from genuine issues facing the nation. The considerable resources poured into this partisan witch hunt would be diverted from addressing critical matters like crime prevention, infrastructure development, or healthcare reform. This is a classic example of prioritizing vanity and personal grievances over the legitimate needs of the country.
This action echoes the behavior of historical tyrants who abused their power to pursue personal agendas. While past dictatorships have often had grander schemes, Trump’s focus on a perceived personal slight from the 2020 election outcome seems extraordinarily trivial in comparison, making the abuse of power even more alarming. It points to an alarming lack of self-awareness and a disregard for the principles of democratic governance.
The consequences of such an action are far-reaching. This could lead to a chilling effect on political discourse, with opponents facing politically motivated legal battles. Beyond the political ramifications, the potential damage to the DoJ’s reputation and its ability to impartially enforce the law would be catastrophic, weakening its authority and creating lasting damage.
The corporate sector could also benefit from this action. With the DoJ preoccupied with a frivolous investigation, regulatory oversight could suffer, leaving corporations less accountable and potentially facilitating a range of harmful practices. The end result could be decreased safety standards in food production, healthcare, and consumer products. The public could face increased risks, while corporate profits soar, all while taxpayers foot the bill for a politically motivated sideshow.
There’s a fundamental lack of self-awareness in this plan. Trump, having already won an election, still fixates on his perceived loss four years prior. Instead of celebrating his current victory, he is driven by the need to rewrite the past, suggesting a deep-seated need for validation and an inability to accept defeat.
If this investigation were to fabricate evidence to support a claim that Trump won the 2020 election, it could trigger a constitutional crisis. The implication would be that his actions during his presidency, and potentially beyond, would be deemed void. It could also be argued that this establishes a third term, leading to the need to remove term limits, potentially opening the door to authoritarian rule.
The argument that such an investigation is necessary is nonsensical. The 2020 election has been subjected to numerous investigations, all of which failed to uncover any widespread fraud that could have changed the outcome. Therefore, any new investigation would inevitably be a fishing expedition designed to generate false narratives and further destabilize the nation. This pursuit of fabricated evidence would erode trust in democratic institutions.
Furthermore, it raises questions about the resources allocated to this endeavor. The money spent on this politically motivated investigation could have been used for a variety of more pressing needs. The cost, both financially and in terms of eroding the faith in the legal system, could be insurmountable.
The very concept is a dangerous precedent. If future administrations were to adopt the same tactics, using the DoJ as a political weapon, the foundation of American democracy would be severely weakened. The potential for abuse of power would be unchecked, and the rule of law would cease to be a reliable foundation for the nation’s governance. This is not just a political maneuver; it’s a potential assault on the fundamental principles of American democracy.