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Feb 13, 2026 They discuss a grand jury rejecting politicized indictments and the administration’s embarrassment. Mike Johnson’s actions and congressional consequences come up. Debate over wasted federal resources and the need to rebuild prosecutorial institutions is explored. They also cover a Daily Mail takedown of Rick Grenell and its fallout.
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Failed Prosecutorial Vendetta Reveals Cowardice
- The DOJ's attempt to indict six Democrats was a public and prosecutorial failure that revealed weak political will.
- Tim Miller says Republican leaders largely refused to defend colleagues, exposing party cowardice and opportunism.
Lawfare Diverts Resources From Real Crime
- Resources are being diverted to political lawfare instead of fighting real crime, creating enforcement gaps.
- Miller argues wealthy and white-collar criminals now enjoy impunity while federal law enforcement pursues vendettas.
Political Lawfare Is Inept And Vindictive
- The administration's lawfare is both incompetent and politically motivated, producing public embarrassments.
- Miller emphasizes simultaneous soullessness and incompetence in Republican lawfare efforts.