Bulwark Takes Pam Bondi’s Revenge Tour Is a Total Bust
Mar 5, 2026
A fiery rundown of failed revenge investigations by the DOJ under Pam Bondi. Discussion centers on the New York Times’ report about the autopen probe and why it collapsed. A catalog of high‑profile attempts to target politicians and critics that never produced indictments. A critical look at shifting priorities toward politically charged probes.
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DOJ Revenge Efforts Keep Fizzling
- The Trump Justice Department repeatedly fails to build criminal cases against political targets.
- Tim Miller highlights the DOJ's incompetence as a consistent theme, calling their efforts 'Keystone Kop' and noting another New York Times report on the auto pen inquiry collapsing.
The Auto Pen Allegation Story
- The 'auto pen' allegation claimed Biden's aides might have signed pardons if his faculties were deteriorated.
- Tim Miller recounts Janine Pirro and Judge Aileen Cannon-style rhetoric accusing staffers of using an autopen to carry out a supposed takeover.
DOJ Shifts Focus Without Results
- The DOJ shifted resources away from the auto pen probe toward investigating Democrats accused of 'insurrection' speech.
- Miller notes the Piero office moved focus to Mark Kelly and Alyssa Slotkin after dropping the auto pen emphasis.