96: Will the FBI and IC fight back?
Rule of Money vs the Rule of Law
Picture this: a group of unqualified, zealous engineers—handpicked by Elon Musk—now in control of the machinery of the U.S. government. These young recruits, with no security clearances and no oversight, are rapidly embedding themselves in critical infrastructure, from payroll systems to classified databases.
This is not a hypothetical dystopia; this is the reality of the Trump administration’s latest power grab. With Musk as the architect of 'efficiency,' Trump is executing a calculated purge of the U.S. government, eliminating any institutional resistance to his authority. The goal? A complete consolidation of power within the executive branch, starting with the neutralization of the FBI and DOJ.
The Musk Factor: The Zealots in Control
At the center of this effort is Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a privately controlled entity that is rapidly taking over the technological backbone of the federal government. Under the guise of modernization, DOGE engineers—young, unvetted, and lacking security clearances—are being inserted into critical infrastructure, including payroll and data systems. If a foreign government had attempted this, it would be considered an act of cyberwarfare. Yet, because it is Musk, it is being framed as ‘efficiency.’
These engineers should arguably be facing arrest for their unauthorized access to government systems. But the DOJ, now under siege, is unable or unwilling to act. The FBI, meanwhile, is fighting for its very survival.
The Purge of the FBI and DOJ: Ending Accountability
Trump’s endgame is clear: eliminate any remaining independent law enforcement power that could investigate his administration. The FBI and DOJ are being hollowed out, with officials tied to investigations into the January 6th insurrection being targeted for removal. Reports indicate that thousands of agents—many in highly specialized counterterrorism roles—could be fired in the coming months. This isn’t just about avoiding prosecution for past crimes. It’s about ensuring impunity for the future.
FBI officials like James Dennehy, Brian Driscoll, and Robert Kissane are resisting, actively blocking attempts by the regime to access cases tied to January 6th. Their defiance raises a crucial question: Is the Trump-Musk regime prepared for the fight it has picked? Law enforcement agencies are not mere bureaucracies; they are institutions with their own power and allegiances. If enough agents refuse to comply, the regime’s attempt to seize control could stall or even backfire.
An Open Door for Terror?
One of the most disturbing questions emerging from this purge is whether the Trump administration is deliberately weakening national security to justify an even greater power grab. With counterterrorism teams being dismantled, is the U.S. being left vulnerable to an attack that could then be used to rationalize further authoritarian measures? The historical playbook for consolidating power often involves manufacturing or exploiting crises. Given Trump’s past admiration for ‘strongman’ tactics, the possibility cannot be dismissed.
Beyond the FBI and DOJ, resistance is mounting in other agencies. USAID and the Department of Education, both targeted for shutdown, are facing internal revolts. Trump and Musk may have assumed that federal workers would comply or quietly exit, but they underestimated the institutional inertia and self-preservation instincts of the U.S. government. The machinery of governance does not turn on a dime, and those within it still have tools to resist.
Crisis in the Intelligence Community
Tulsi Gabbard is on the verge of being confirmed into a key national security position, and it will only deepen the internal revolt. Gabbard, whose past foreign policy positions and controversial ties have made her a divisive figure, will never be seen as a credible leader by the intelligence community. Many within these agencies view her appointment as an outright foreign threat, a calculated move to erode national security from within. Rather than consolidating power smoothly, her presence will likely trigger further resistance, pushing career officials and agents to act against what they perceive as an existential threat to American security institutions.
Trump and Musk believe they are remaking the U.S. government in their image: a lean, obedient machine serving a singular executive will. What they may not fully grasp is that they are attempting to bend some of the most entrenched and self-protective institutions in the world. The FBI, DOJ, and the broader intelligence community are not passive players in this drama. The Trump regime and the billionaire oligarchy may have brought a knife to a gunfight.
Thankfully the Democrats are starting to wake up to the threat they’re facing.
The coming weeks will determine whether federal law enforcement can resist being neutered—or whether America’s descent into authoritarian rule is already entrenched. One thing is certain: this is not just another political power struggle. This is a battle for the future of authority itself.