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As the political climate intensifies ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has introduced a new category of extremism that specifically includes supporters of former President Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
This decision by the FBI has sparked controversy and raised concerns about political targeting. Critics argue that the agency’s focus on Trump supporters is politically motivated and may infringe on constitutional rights.
Classified data obtained by Newsweek reveals that the majority of the FBI’s current “anti-government” investigations are centered around Trump supporters. This revelation has led to accusations of bias and manipulation within the agency.
❖ 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: In a jaw-dropping move, the FBI has now labeled Trump-MAGA supporters as a new category of extremists, just as the 2024 election season is heating up.
The lengths they’ll go for political dominance.
“…the vast majority of its current ‘anti-government’… pic.twitter.com/MN92mDAxnO
— Hank (@GCapital_LLC) October 4, 2023
An anonymous FBI official acknowledges the agency’s delicate position. While committed to preventing domestic terrorism, the FBI also has a responsibility to uphold the constitutional rights of all Americans, including the freedom to campaign, express opinions freely, and protest against the government. Focusing on Trump and his supporters may inadvertently incite anti-government activists.
FBI whistleblower Steve Friend criticizes the agency’s actions and calls for the indictment and arrest of executives involved. He even advocates for the abolition of the FBI, claiming it is beyond repair. Friend’s criticisms are based on his belief that the FBI manipulated the events of January 6th to inflate its domestic terrorism statistics.
Tim Pool and crew react to reports that the FBI is explicitly targeting Trump supporters:
“What it boils down to is ‘this is a person who I don’t like who is a threat to my agenda.’” pic.twitter.com/zNNnSkmlHY
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) October 5, 2023
The controversy surrounding the FBI’s new extremism category coincides with reports of the Biden administration targeting Trump with over 91 indictments for alleged criminal acts in several states. Critics argue that these actions, combined with the FBI’s focus on MAGA supporters, indicate a concerted effort to undermine Trump and his followers ahead of the 2024 election.
As the 2024 election approaches, the FBI’s decision to target Trump and his supporters with a new extremism classification has ignited a heated debate about political bias within the agency. The implications of this controversy on the political landscape remain to be seen.
This article appeared in TheDailyBeat and has been published here with permission.
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