Trump Administration Forms Group to Address Government Weaponization

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has established an Interagency Weaponization Working Group (IWWG) aimed at addressing concerns over the alleged misuse of government powers during the Biden presidency. The group, which includes officials from various agencies, began biweekly meetings in April to share information and coordinate actions.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the group’s formation on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for accountability. “The American people made a clear choice when they elected President Trump — to stop the Biden administration’s prolific and dangerous weaponization of government agencies against the American people and the Constitution,” Gabbard told Fox News Digital.

The IWWG was created to respond to an executive order issued by Trump that calls for a review of the previous administration’s actions. Officials stated that the group is focused on rectifying instances where government powers were allegedly abused.

Attorney General Pam Bondi voiced her concerns about the Biden administration, claiming it targeted Trump allies and treated school board parents as potential threats. “Under President Trump, we are working every day alongside our partners to end weaponization and restore one tier of justice for all,” Bondi said.

FBI Director Kash Patel echoed this sentiment, criticizing the Biden administration’s approach. “For years, Biden’s DOJ turned federal law enforcement into a political weapon,” Patel stated. He expressed confidence that under Trump’s leadership, the group would work to restore equal justice.

The executive order also directs Gabbard to oversee a comprehensive review of intelligence community activities over the past four years that may have contributed to the alleged weaponization of government. An official involved noted that this effort is crucial for coordinating responses across agencies.

Despite the group’s intentions, some former officials are expressing concern. An organization representing hundreds of former intelligence and law enforcement officials urged Congress to investigate the activities of the IWWG. They claim the group’s mission targets those the Trump administration views as adversaries.

Officials involved in the IWWG insist they are not targeting individuals for political reasons. “Oversight is not the problem — abuse of power is,” an official stated, adding that the focus is on ensuring accountability.

The ongoing efforts to address these concerns highlight the deep divisions in U.S. political discourse surrounding the use of governmental power.