Staff Reports
In a move that’s sure to cause some fireworks, Attorney General Pam Bondi is shaking things up in the nation’s capital. She’s given the green light to take evidence of an alleged conspiracy involving Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign to a grand jury. This comes following referrals from Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, who seems quite certain there’s more than just smoke around what many have criticized as the baseless Russia scandal.
The Justice Department’s decision to proceed is, as the kids say, pretty epic. Bondi’s unflinching move suggests she won’t be sweeping anything under the rug. Though names of the potential targets of this investigation remain under wraps, the air is charged with speculation, sending the rumor mills into overdrive. Though people might delight in imagining high-profile political figures facing the heat, former President Obama is reportedly immune due to a Supreme Court decision, which is likely causing a collective sigh of relief among his supporters.
Naturally, the whispers around potential charges are already swirling. While none have been announced yet, lying to a federal official could be high up on the menu, a favorite in the prosecutorial cookbook for cases like these. One remembers the attempts of former Special Counsel John Durham, who went hunting for similar charges, albeit with limited success. Who doesn’t enjoy a courtroom drama, especially when the stakes are as high as this?
For those eagerly eyeing Washington’s political theater, don’t hold your breath for an immediate resolution. With the secretive nature of grand juries, nobody knows how long it will take for them to deliberate and decide whether charges are warranted. The grand jury process can be as leisurely as a Sunday drive or as swift as a roller coaster – unpredictable but always thrilling for onlookers.
Attorney General Bondi’s note to the unnamed prosecutor makes it clear: the scope of this investigation isn’t bound by geography. This prosecutor has the authority to probe as widely as they see fit throughout the entire United States. Now, whether this grand jury will accentuate a significant legal battle or end up fizzled out like a wet firecracker, time only will tell. But one thing’s for sure, Bondi isn’t playing around when it comes to bringing what she’s convinced is the real deal in front of the courts.
