A stark visual is circulating – a chart displaying “zero arrests” alongside a litany of scandals that have gripped the nation for years. From investigations into the origins of the Russia narrative to the tragic events at Benghazi, and even concerns surrounding recent executive actions, the message is a blunt one: accountability appears absent.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is voicing growing frustration with the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, over this perceived inaction. Investigative journalist Catherine Herridge directly confronted Comer with the viral chart, questioning whether this lack of prosecution represents the new standard for accountability in Washington.
Comer acknowledged the widespread concern within his committee, stating that a core complaint is the absence of arrests stemming from these high-profile investigations. He conceded that pursuing legal action in some cases may prove difficult, but pointed to a specific instance where the DOJ’s silence is particularly deafening: the Biden autopen scandal.
The Oversight Committee’s investigation into the use of an autopen machine to sign official documents has raised serious questions about the validity of pardons and executive orders issued during the final year of the Biden administration. Former President Trump even declared these documents null and void, but Comer emphasized that formal legal action is needed to enforce that declaration.
Despite the committee’s findings and Trump’s statement, Comer revealed that the Department of Justice has yet to initiate any court proceedings to address the autopen issue. He expressed his frustration, stating that someone within the DOJ simply needs to “take it to court” to uphold the declaration of invalidity.
Herridge pressed Comer on whether the DOJ had even acknowledged the issue, to which he responded, “It appears that way.” The lack of response is not merely a bureaucratic delay, but a source of significant frustration for those seeking resolution.
The viral chart, according to those on Capitol Hill, encapsulates a growing sentiment among many Americans: a perception of uneven justice. They believe aggressive prosecutions are pursued against conservatives, while Democrats and those within the established bureaucracy face delays or complete silence, even in the face of documented evidence.
Despite extensive investigations, sworn testimony, and congressional findings, the Department of Justice, under Attorney General Bondi, has not moved to initiate legal action on the autopen scandal or deliver accountability for a multitude of other prominent cases. The scoreboard, for now, remains unchanged – a resounding zero arrests.
