Part 6/12:
Deep State Shadows and the Justice Department's Internal Battles
Amid this backdrop, tensions within the DOJ and FBI are surfacing. Attorney General Merrick Garland has refused to comment publicly on personnel conflicts involving figures like Dan Bonino, instead emphasizing her commitment to public safety and combating issues like fentanyl overdose deaths.
Kia points out that a broader issue in Washington is the infiltration of loyalists—trusted political appointees and officials who remain in office through administrations, thus blurring the lines of political accountability. She highlights that allegations about personnel disputes, such as with Bonino and others, often mask deeper struggles over control and influence within the federal agencies.