Attorney General Pam Bondi has initiated a review of cases involving President Donald Trump, specifically targeting successful prosecutions in New York. Bondi’s focus is on preventing the alleged weaponization of the Justice Department under the Biden administration. She plans to review criminal and civil cases against Trump, warning employees against prioritizing personal politics over the administration’s interests. Bondi’s directives include establishing a “Weaponization Working Group” to scrutinize justice actions taken during the Biden era for signs of politicization.

Additionally, Bondi aims to undo legal decisions made by the previous administration and reshape the Justice Department to align with Trump’s priorities. She intends to rescind memos issued under the Biden administration, such as those related to FBI field office targeting and addressing threats against schools. Bondi’s strategy includes reviving aggressive law enforcement policies endorsed by Trump, like focusing on death penalty cases and combating drug cartels.

In response to Bondi’s appointment, there have been concerns and reshufflings within the department, including reassignments and dismissals of officials who worked on cases involving Trump. As Bondi faces challenges defending new policies in court, the department has experienced setbacks in implementing executive orders. Despite the controversial nature of Bondi’s actions, she emphasizes the importance of depoliticizing the Justice Department and ensuring cases are prosecuted based on law and facts rather than political motivations. Bondi’s term as Attorney General is marked by a proactive stance on revisiting past legal actions and enforcing a strict adherence to the administration’s objectives.