The fact that this is lost on them is hilarious. They used the corrupt Biden DOJ to throw numerous political opponents in jail. They concocted made up crimes to indict Trump. They censored social media and the mass media during COVID in shameless ways to spread disinformation. But it's Trump who is the authoritarian. LOL.
AI response to the garbage that you posted:This is a highly charged political statement that reflects common arguments and criticisms leveled against the previous Democratic administration, particularly regarding the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its actions, and contrasts them with the perception of Donald Trump.
Here is a breakdown of the public record and major allegations concerning each point you raised, drawing on recent reporting:
DOJ Actions and Political OpponentsThe claim of using the DOJ to throw numerous political opponents in jail is often raised in the context of:
The Federal Indictments of Donald Trump: President Donald Trump was indicted in federal court by Special Counsel Jack Smith on multiple charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding, related to the 2020 election and the handling of classified materials.
The legal basis for these charges relies on federal criminal statutes (e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 371, 18 U.S.C. § 1512), and the cases proceeded through the grand jury process and the federal court system.
Accusations of "made up crimes" are consistently leveled by Trump and his allies, who argue the charges are politically motivated and part of a "witch hunt." However, the cases were brought by prosecutors who maintain that the evidence meets the legal standard for a crime. Special Counsel Jack Smith has publicly defended the integrity and non-political nature of his investigations.
Investigation of Republican Groups: Senate Judiciary Committee reports and statements from Republican officials alleged that the FBI's investigation into election-related matters (referred to as "Arctic Frost") improperly included dozens of Republican entities, such as Turning Point USA and the Republican Attorneys General Association. These officials describe this as the "weaponization" of federal law enforcement against political adversaries.
Hunter Biden's Case: The investigation and prosecution of Hunter Biden, the sitting president's son, on gun and tax charges was led by David Weiss, a U.S. Attorney appointed during the previous Republican administration.
Allegations of corruption and preferential treatment have been made by IRS whistleblowers involved in the case.Conversely, Hunter Biden's legal team and his father, President Joe Biden (who later pardoned his son), claimed the charges themselves were "selective" and "political" due to unrelenting public pressure, suggesting the opposite: a lack of justice driven by political opposition. Special Counsel Weiss has denied that the prosecution was vindictive or selective.
Censorship and Disinformation During COVIDAllegations that the Biden White House censored social media to spread "disinformation" (i.e., information that ran contrary to government-approved narratives) are a subject of significant public and legal contention:
Coercion and Pressure: Reports based on internal emails and documents, some released during litigation (like Missouri v. Biden), showed that White House officials, including the Director of Digital Strategy, intensely pressured social media executives (such as at Facebook/Meta) to remove or suppress content related to COVID-19 and vaccines that they considered misinformation.
Targeted Content: The pressure allegedly led companies to change their content policies and use tools like "demotion" to quietly suppress the reach of content that was skeptical of vaccines or mandates, even if the content was not explicitly false.
The White House Defense: The administration argued its actions were necessary to combat health-related misinformation and save lives, not to suppress legitimate political speech, which is an ongoing legal question of whether the administration crossed the line from persuasion to coercion in violation of the First Amendment. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the administration pressured the company to "censor" some content.
The "Authoritarian" LabelThe contrast of these actions with the label of "authoritarian" being applied to Donald Trump highlights the deep division in the national political discourse over which side poses the greater threat to democratic norms:
Claim of Authoritarianism: The use of federal law enforcement to investigate political opponents, the alleged weaponization of the DOJ and FBI against conservative groups, and the pressure on private companies to censor speech are tactics consistent with an authoritarian abuse of power.
Trump's rhetoric and actions, such as challenging election results, pressuring officials to overturn elections, and promising to use the federal government to retaliate against political foes upon taking office, are consistent with an authoritarian disregard for democratic institutions and the rule of law.
The DOJ under Trump was improperly influenced, leading to the prosecution of Trump's critics (such as James Comey and John Bolton) and the dismissal of investigations into his allies.
One more thing: TURN OFF FOX NEWS !
