Staff Reports
President Trump delivered a fiery speech at the Department of Justice, vowing to end political targeting and restore law enforcement’s focus on violent crime. Standing in the same building where federal prosecutors once pursued criminal charges against him, Trump declared his administration had “turned the page” on years of government corruption. He promised to protect innocent Americans from illegal immigration, drug cartels, and bureaucratic overreach.
Trump blasted the “corrupt group of hacks” who weaponized the DOJ against political opponents. He called previous leaders “radicals” who abused power to target conservatives. The president praised Attorney General Pam Bondi for removing portraits of Biden administration officials and firing prosecutors involved in cases against him. “Those days are over,” Trump said, drawing cheers from loyal DOJ staffers.
The speech highlighted Trump’s crackdown on border security and Chinese fentanyl trafficking. He brought families who lost loved ones to crimes committed by illegal immigrants, calling them “Angel Families.” Trump pledged to deport violent criminals and stop drugs “poisoning our youth.” His administration recently executed search warrants at Columbia University over allegations of harboring illegal aliens.
Trump didn’t hold back against critics, labeling prosecutors who investigated him “deranged” and “scum.” He praised Judge Aileen Cannon for dismissing the “bullshit” classified documents case, calling her dismissal courageous. The president accused liberal judges and media outlets of trying to destroy his allies through “lawfare” and fake news.
Supporters in the DOJ crowd cheered as Trump promised to defend constitutional freedoms. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche – once Trump’s personal lawyer – vowed to end “partisan prosecutions.” New FBI Director Kash Patel called for purging “deep state” holdouts. Bondi promised loyalty, saying staff “adore” Trump and will advance his agenda.
The visit marked a dramatic shift from Biden’s DOJ, which Trump accused of ignoring crime waves to target conservatives. He contrasted surging murder rates under Democratic cities with his plans to fund police and build new prisons. Trump reminded listeners that the Supreme Court affirmed his authority over federal agencies, saying he’ll use that power to “drain the swamp.”
While Democrats called the speech divisive, Trump framed it as fulfilling his promise to voters. He noted portraits of Biden and Kamala Harris were removed from DOJ walls, replaced with “patriots” who respect the rule of law. The president hinted at pending executive orders to declassify JFK files and Epstein documents, claiming transparency would expose decades of corruption.
Ending with the Village People’s “YMCA” blaring through speakers, Trump left supporters energized. His message echoed through the halls: the administration that once prosecuted him now answers to him. With Bondi’s leadership and a reshaped judiciary, conservatives believe Trump’s second term could permanently dismantle the bureaucratic “deep state” they blame for America’s decline.
