The Republicans were accusing the Biden administration of unequal justice, and their narrative I’m sure was convincing to some. And then Democratic Senator Bob Menendez was indicted, along with his wife Nadine, and three New Jersey businessmen from New Jersey on a years-long bribery scheme. The charges alleges that Bob Menendez used his position as Senator to pressure US Department of Agriculture to protect a monopoly to Wael Hana by Egypt in exchange for money. These are very serious criminal charges.

This is why I like the no nonsense attitude of Christopher Wray of the FBI and AG Merrick Garland. The term “law and order” is used too flippantly. What I feel, is with effective law enforcement of all crimes, then trust in our institutions is strengthen. At least it should.

“The FBI has made investigating public corruption a top priority since our founding — nothing has changed. The alleged conduct in this conspiracy damages the public’s faith in our system of government and brings undue scorn to the honest and dedicated public servants who carry out their duties on a daily basis. To those inclined to use the status of their public office for personal benefit, or those willing to provide bribes in an attempt to gain influence from a public official, the FBI will ensure that you face the consequences in the criminal justice system for your underhanded dealings.”

The above was stated by FBI Assistant Director in Charge, Jack Smith. Every honest Senator or Congressional representative suffers when others can be bought out with gold bars.

See link: Senator Robert Menendez, His Wife, And Three New Jersey Businessmen Charged With Bribery Offenses

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the FBI and DOJ have been “weaponized” against conservatives. He said that, if elected, he’d fire FBI Director Chris Wray on day one in May 27, 2023. Well, then along came Bob …

FBI Director Christopher Wray is a life long Republican and a member of the conservative Federalist Society. But, he has adhered to the Justice Department’s core principle of equal justice for all. There are huge challenges ahead in criminal enforcement, with increasing cybercrimes, supported or accepted by the regimes of North Korea, Russia, Iran and China. We face enormous challenges in illegal drug trafficking. The same tactics of search warrants and the use of informants will be critical in arresting groups involved in these activities.

I have listen the FBI Director testify in Congressional hearings. Republicans seemed to hate the idea that Donald Trump’s home in Florida was subject to a legal search warrant. They did not object to the use of search warrant for Bob Menendez and his wife. I liked Wray’s responses.

With Biden, you will have a good director in charge of the FBI, and a president who lets the FBI investigate crime, regardless of political party. With Trump or DeSantis, it will be the end to equal justice.

It’s not law and order. It’s investigation and criminal prosecution for all that break the law, then comes respect for the integrity of our institutions.

Stay tuned,

Dave