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FBI agents scramble to destroy Jan. 6 'hit list' as Trump administration vows to expose Biden-era persecution of innocent Americans
By ljdevon // 2025-05-19
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The Biden administration’s relentless crackdown on January 6 protesters — many of whom were peaceful bystanders, journalists, and concerned citizens — has left a dark stain on American justice. Now, as a new administration takes power, the very FBI agents who pursued these cases are scrambling to cover their tracks, fearing accountability for their role in what many call a politically motivated witch hunt. At the center of the storm is Ed Martin, the newly appointed "weaponization czar," who has vowed to "name and shame" the federal agents and prosecutors responsible for what he describes as a systemic abuse of power. The battle over a secret list of 5,000 agents involved in Jan. 6 prosecutions has erupted into a legal firefight, exposing the deep divisions within a justice system critics say has been weaponized against dissent. Key points:
  • FBI agents are demanding a judge destroy a list of 5,000 agents tied to Jan. 6 prosecutions, fearing retribution.
  • Ed Martin, the new "weaponization czar," has pledged to expose and shame those who targeted Jan. 6 defendants.
  • Agents claim Martin’s rhetoric puts them in "immediate danger" from pardoned protesters.
  • The DOJ has refused to guarantee the list won’t be leaked, raising concerns about transparency vs. retribution.
  • Legal battles intensify as the new administration seeks to hold Biden-era enforcers accountable.

The secret list and the scramble to destroy it

In February, a group of anonymous FBI agents filed a lawsuit demanding the destruction — or at least the sealing — of a Trump-era list containing the names of roughly 5,000 agents involved in Jan. 6 investigations. The list, they argue, was never meant to be public and could put them at risk if released. But their legal maneuvering took on new urgency this week after Ed Martin, now leading the DOJ’s "Weaponization Working Group," declared at a press conference that those who "did really bad things to the American people" would be named and shamed if they couldn’t be criminally charged. The agents’ lawyers, including high-profile attorney Mark Zaid — who has previously sued Trump — argue that Martin’s comments prove their worst fears: that the new administration intends to expose them to public backlash. "Mr. Martin’s statements represent new, relevant facts worthy of the Court’s attention," their filing states, warning of "immediate danger of retribution" from Jan. 6 defendants who were pardoned or had charges dropped.

A two-tiered justice system on full display

For years, conservatives have accused the Biden DOJ of operating a two-tiered justice system — one that aggressively pursues Trump supporters while turning a blind eye to left-wing violence. The disparity in treatment is stark: while Jan. 6 protesters faced years in prison for trespassing, Antifa rioters who burned cities in 2020 often walked free. Even FBI whistleblowers have come forward alleging that cases against conservatives were artificially inflated, while left-wing extremists received leniency. Now, Martin’s mission to expose the architects of this unequal system has sent shockwaves through the DOJ. His rhetoric suggests a seismic shift in accountability, one that could see the very prosecutors who pursued Jan. 6 cases facing public scrutiny for the first time. "There are some really bad actors," Martin said. "If they can be charged, we’ll charge them. But if they can’t, we will name them. And in a culture that respects shame, they should be ashamed."

The coming reckoning for Biden’s enforcers

The legal battle over the FBI list is just the beginning. With the new administration signaling a full-scale review of Jan. 6 prosecutions, the agents’ fears reflect a broader cultural clash over justice, free speech, and political retaliation. The DOJ has already admitted it cannot prevent the list from leaking, raising the specter of a mass doxxing campaign against federal law enforcement. Meanwhile, grassroots efforts to document Jan. 6 injustices are gaining momentum. Plans for a dedicated website, powered by AI-driven analysis of case files, aim to expose judicial bias, prosecutorial misconduct, and FBI overreach. For the thousands of Americans caught in the crosshairs of what they call a "Biden regime purge," this could be the first step toward vindication. As Martin put it: "The truth is coming out." And for those who weaponized the justice system against their own citizens, that truth may be their undoing. Sources include: Zerohedge.com LawandCrime.com Youtube.com
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