Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• DOJ dismantles foreign bribery unit — Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismantled the Department of Justice's foreign bribery unit, which was responsible for investigating and monitoring foreign interference in U.S. elections. The unit is now limited to investigating cases involving drugs or trafficking under Bondi's new directive. This move has raised concerns about the DOJ's ability to address foreign interference in American affairs.
• DOJ eliminates Kleptocracy Initiative — The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has eliminated the Kleptocracy Initiative, which was responsible for seizing assets from Russian oligarchs under sanctions. The initiative had recovered billions in stolen assets since 2010. The funds from these seizures are reportedly being redirected to fund new detention facilities in Guantanamo Bay and Texas.
• DOJ scales back enforcement of Foreign Agents Registration Act — Following the disbanding of the Foreign Influence Task Force, the Justice Department under Bondi announced a scaling back of enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires individuals receiving foreign government funds to disclose their connections. This change could facilitate foreign influence in U.S. politics.
• Trump disbands FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force — On February 6, 2025, Pam Bondi, newly appointed attorney general, disbanded the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force, which was established to combat foreign interference in U.S. politics. This decision reduces the government's capacity to address foreign threats to democracy.
• Trump administration scales back enforcement of white-collar crimes — Under Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Justice Department is scaling back enforcement of white-collar crimes, including bribery of foreign officials and money laundering, while prioritizing human smuggling and drug cartels. This shift invites foreign interference in American affairs.