House Republicans are determined to make sure that whistleblowers feel comfortable coming forward and testifying about any government corruption they have witnessed within federal agencies. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, declared that this element of House Republican’s work is “some of the most important” because it brings “accountability and transparency” to what everyday Americans have seen as “the weaponization of the federal government against them”.
She cited several examples, such as when the Department of Justice designated concerned parents as domestic terrorists or when the FBI targeted President Joe Biden’s political adversaries. This leads many to see that there are two sets of rules: one for well-connected Democrats and another for law-abiding Americans who hold conservative views. To bring truth to light, Stefanik said they will use subpoena power if needed, but expect a lack of cooperation from Biden’s White House and Department of Justice.
Stefanik also noted how there are good people in these agencies who may be willing to speak out against corruption. She spoke highly about rank-and-file FBI agents who are hardworking law-abiding citizens versus those politically appointed bureaucrats based in D.C., citing a report from before midterm elections which detailed multiple whistleblowers within both departments exposing abuse from their political leaders attempting to use Biden’s agenda.
For justice to be served, House Republicans must focus on making sure whistleblowers know they can come forward without fear – so all those responsible for any kind of weaponizing can be brought into account and ultimately reform these agencies so no American ever has to experience this kind of mistreatment again.
