# The Weaponization of the Justice Department

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Podcast: [RealClearPolitics Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/realclearpolitics-podcast-281293)
Published: 2026-05-07T18:21:07+00:00
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## Resource

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and his quest to indict former National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci for alleged wrongful Senate testimony concerning gain-of-function research for the COVID-19 virus. Then, they talk about former President Barack Obama speaking to Stephen Colbert about the weaponization of the Justice Department, and Louise Lucas, the powerful Chair of the Virginia State Senate Finance Committee, who is the subject of a federal investigation for corruption involving her cannabis business. Next, Fox News Host Dana Perino joins the guys to discuss her new novel "Purple State" and whether Americans can find romance and friendship across party lines. And finally, they discuss last night’s mayoral debate in Los Angeles featuring incumbent mayor Karen Bass, Democratic city council member Nithya Raman and former realty star Spencer Pratt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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