Pam Bondi, newly appointed Attorney General, wasted no time in aligning the Justice Department with President Trump’s agenda on her first day in office. She established a task force to investigate the alleged weaponization of the justice system and reinstated the federal death penalty. Bondi’s confirmation by the Senate and subsequent swearing-in ceremony at the White House marked a pivotal moment amidst recent leadership changes at the Justice Department under the Trump administration.

In a series of 14 memos, Bondi rolled back Biden-era guidelines and introduced new directives to implement Trump’s executive orders. Notably, she initiated the “Weaponization Working Group” to scrutinize the department’s activities over the past four years for potential political bias. Bondi and Trump contend that the Justice Department unfairly targeted conservatives under the previous administration, a claim refuted by the department’s former leadership.

The memos also target issues such as combatting antisemitism and prioritizing justice for victims of Hamas-led attacks on Israel. Additionally, Bondi lifted the moratorium on federal executions, instructing prosecutors to seek the death penalty in specific cases. She emphasized the expectation for department attorneys to vigorously defend the interests of the United States as determined by the president, warning of disciplinary action for those who impede the department’s mission.

The Bondi memo outlines a proactive approach to realign the Justice Department with Trump’s policies and priorities, setting a tone for her tenure and signaling a shift in the department’s direction under the new leadership. Bondi’s swift actions reflect a commitment to implementing the president’s agenda and ensuring accountability within the Justice Department.