Attorney General Pam Bondi is indicating that long-running claims of politically driven law enforcement in Washington could soon reach a turning point, with 2026 emerging as a pivotal year for the Justice Department.
In written responses released Sunday, Bondi confirmed she has directed U.S. attorneys and federal investigators to pursue what she described as nationwide instances of government weaponization.
According to Bondi, the actions under the Obama and Biden administrations were not isolated events, but part of a broader pattern that began with the Trump–Russia investigation and continued through later probes targeting Donald Trump and his supporters.
Bondi said she has instructed U.S. attorneys and federal investigators across the country to examine cases involving alleged government weaponization.
She described the alleged misconduct as “a ten-year stain on the country committed by high-ranking officials against the American people.”
Justice Department Signals Accountability Push
Bondi emphasized that the Trump administration is now focused on restoring accountability and repairing what she called long-term damage to public trust in federal institutions.
Her comments closely align with a memo circulated last year by FBI Director Kash Patel, who argued that misconduct tied to the Russia collusion narrative could be treated as a continuing conspiracy under federal law.
That legal theory could allow investigators to examine conduct that might otherwise fall outside normal statute-of-limitations limits.
Patel previously disclosed that sensitive documents related to the origins of the Trump–Russia probe were discovered in a secure FBI facility — a revelation that reignited scrutiny over how the investigation was launched.
Florida Grand Jury Raises Stakes
According to court filings, Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga approved the formation of a federal grand jury in Fort Pierce scheduled to begin on January 12, 2026.
While the order does not specify the subject of the proceedings, analysts note it aligns with prior reporting that prosecutors were preparing a new grand jury related to alleged misconduct during Trump-era investigations.
Bondi has not publicly identified where the probe is being conducted, but officials familiar with the matter say a significant portion is centered in Florida — the same state where the FBI carried out its 2022 raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
Allegations of a Two-Tiered Justice System
Bondi has also accused federal law enforcement agencies of operating a two-tiered system of justice, alleging that political insiders were protected while conservatives were aggressively pursued.
She pointed to reports suggesting some FBI agents questioned whether sufficient probable cause existed for the Mar-a-Lago search.
The attorney general also responded to reports concerning former CIA Director John Brennan, whose attorneys were said to have requested court involvement tied to possible grand jury activity.
According to Bondi, those actions suggest growing concern among former officials about possible legal exposure.
“These individuals appear deeply concerned about accountability,” Bondi said. “That era is ending.”
Momentum Builds as Scrutiny Widens
Reports have indicated that Brennan and several former FBI officials have been subpoenaed in connection with the investigation, though no charges have been announced.
Whether the Florida grand jury ultimately issues indictments remains uncertain. However, Bondi’s public framing of the matter as a decade-long pattern — combined with the grand jury’s timing — suggests the investigation is entering a critical phase.
Patel has also pledged transparency following disclosures that, during the Biden administration, the FBI monitored phone toll records of Republican senators related to the January 6 investigation — a move Sen. Chuck Grassley described as “worse than Watergate.”
Patel characterized the monitoring as baseless, confirmed that the CR-15 unit has been disbanded, and said employees involved were terminated, with further accountability expected.
Statute-of-Limitations Debate Reignites
Former CIA Director John Ratcliffe has indicated that time-limit restrictions could be set aside if investigators determine the alleged misconduct constitutes an ongoing conspiracy.
Under that legal framework, Ratcliffe explained, the clock would begin with the final act — not the initial event.
Ratcliffe has repeatedly alleged that Barack Obama and senior intelligence officials worked to undermine Trump — claims that are now central to an investigation that could significantly reshape Washington’s political landscape.