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She observes that even Donald Trump, known for tough rhetoric on immigration, was surprisingly cautious in enforcement policies, partly due to political pressures and concern over public perception. Strassel suggests that both parties may see open borders as serving broader political goals, either to attract new voters or manipulate demographic change.
The Justice Department and the Fight Against Political Corruption
A particularly alarming point in the interview concerns the Department of Justice (DOJ). Strassel characterizes the DOJ as increasingly politicized, with recent actions suggesting a covert or overt weaponization of legal institutions—particularly in investigations involving high-profile figures like Hunter Biden or former Presidents Trump and Biden himself.