In a passionate speech at the Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters on Friday, former President Donald Trump launched a scathing critique of the department’s leadership, vowing to root out corruption and restore integrity to the American justice system. Addressing a crowd that included DOJ members and lawmakers, Trump emphasized his commitment to holding accountable those who used the department to undermine the will of the American people.
“Our predecessors turned the Department of Justice into the Department of Injustice, but under my leadership, that ends,” Trump declared. He promised to remove the “rogue actors” within the government who had engaged in misconduct, vowing that their actions would be exposed and their crimes would be “legendary” in their severity.
Trump’s speech focused heavily on the ongoing legal battles he faces, which have been widely seen by his supporters as politically motivated. He demanded accountability for the wrongs committed by those who used the powers of law enforcement to launch baseless attacks against him and his supporters. “We will expose the corruption and make it clear for the American people,” he said. “What they did is unprecedented, and the truth will come to light.”
The former president also called attention to the weaponization of the FBI and intelligence agencies, claiming that they had spied on his campaign, engaged in disinformation campaigns, and launched politically motivated investigations to prevent him from taking office. Trump described these actions as a colossal abuse of power that resulted in an erosion of trust in federal institutions.
Despite these attacks, Trump assured his supporters that “the truth always wins.” He noted the disparity in the treatment of his case versus that of President Biden, who was investigated for mishandling classified documents but avoided prosecution. Trump mocked the situation, saying, “I would have rather been found guilty,” alluding to Biden’s advanced age and alleged memory problems.
Trump also took aim at the media, accusing outlets like CNN and MSNBC of inciting public pressure on judges and contributing to an atmosphere of bias. He even referred to individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riots as “political prisoners,” reiterating his promise to pardon them.
Concluding his remarks, Trump made it clear that his administration would restore the DOJ to its rightful place as a fair and just institution. “We will revive the historic legacy of this department and bring back faith in our justice system,” he asserted, signaling his determination to take back control and rebuild trust in America’s legal framework.