Florida Conservative

The Department of Justice has already demonstrated the scope of its authority. The current question is whether those authorities will be applied consistently—or selectively.

The fallout included harsh criticism from right-leaning commentators who accused Bondi of mismanaging expectations. Infighting at senior DOJ levels ensued, and President Trump was compelled to issue a public defense of her role. The incident weakened her credibility among some core supporters and served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overpromising in highly charged political cases.