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On the recordMarch 24, 2026
Before Mr. McDonald's hearing, I had many questions about this newly created division. I still don't have answers. But one thing is clear: Mr. McDonald is more committed to scoring political points for President Trump than he is to fighting waste, fraud, and abuse--much of which is being perpetrated by this administration. Mr. McDonald supervises the so-called Weaponization Working Group, which he coled with disgraced nominee Ed Martin prior to Mr. Martin's demotion due to alleged improper handling of grand jury materials. According to Mr. Martin, the goal of this working group is to ``name'' and ``shame'' the President's political opponents, even if they haven't committed a crime. The working group also employs Jared Wise, who stormed the Capitol on January 6 and was charged with assault after encouraging rioters who were attacking law enforcement by yelling, ``Yeah, f*** them! Yeah, kill `em!'' During his hearing, Mr. McDonald repeatedly refused to confirm whether he ever witnessed members of the Weaponization Working Group violate the Justice Department Manual or the law. He also refused to condemn Mr. Wise's continued employment.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing the confirmation of Colin McDonald as Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division.

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