Wonder Land: An FBI raid against a former president should never happen. End of discussion. Images: Corbis via Getty Images/Reuters Composite: Mark KellyWell, that didn’t take long. The Merrick Garland Justice Department finally satisfied some of its critics by sending the FBI in search of something, anything, to pin on Donald Trump, though Monday’s raid reportedly had more to do with Mr. Trump’s possible possession of classified documents from his presidency than with Jan. 6.
Mr. Garland plays with fire here given that Americans of both parties have reason to distrust the political meddling of the FBI .
opinion HolmanJenkins Spare us the bullshit.
opinion HolmanJenkins Where were you DOJ commentaries when Bill Barr totally politicized the DOJ and turned the Department from being the people's legal advocate to Trump's?
opinion HolmanJenkins This is a lie. Total garbage. Trump is a provable criminal. The documents aren't his property, he can't wave a wand and declassify them, there's a process, and he can't declassify top secret docs. He mishandled property that belongs to the National Archives.
opinion HolmanJenkins How am I not surprised at this drivel.. HE HAD DOCUMENTS THAT WERE SECRET HE TOOK FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. How do you not see this as illegal and treasonous. But you keep spreading you propagandist republican talking point rhetoric
opinion HolmanJenkins Once these cases go to Court, DOJ, FBI and Garland will actually be on trial not Trump. Every signature on those evidence will be chewed and shredded on cross examination. Ambulance chasers will volunteer to make a name at the expense of Garland’s.
opinion HolmanJenkins Well that is an opinion endangering American and our Allies' security.
opinion HolmanJenkins Enforcing our laws is not 'meddling'! Where is it OK for someone to remove top secret or classified documents that may endanger the whole nations future an OK thing to do. Why would any of our government's documents be classified! 'Classification' is to protect US All!
opinion HolmanJenkins But he's 'the former guy'. So, NOT meddling. Unless you are making a huge down payment on making potential political inclinations a criminal defense?!
opinion HolmanJenkins Disgusting and shameful “opinion” piece. Since when did enforcing the laws, become “meddling” ?
opinion HolmanJenkins What BS it was ok against Clinton so should be against the Liar in Chief
opinion HolmanJenkins You mean like when Comey (against custom) announced the FBI had found more Hilary emails days before the election, sowing confusion and doubt among many voters and giving Trump a huge talking point. Then quietly announcing it was a nothingburger. Too little, too late!
opinion HolmanJenkins Cool... Espionage and treason are okay as long as it's your team doing it? That's your argument? That once a republican president laws no longer matter? I can't imagine hating America as much as you all do. 🤷♂️
opinion HolmanJenkins American Criminals: according to the Wall Street Journal, we just want you to know that if you get into politics, you potentially being convicted of crimes will be passed off as 'meddling in politics.' So go ahead: commit crimes at the highest level. Just get into politics first.
opinion HolmanJenkins The man stole secret documents how is holding him accountable meddling in politics
opinion HolmanJenkins WSJ another rag.
opinion HolmanJenkins Cause comey didn’t already do that? That’s how we got into this mess
opinion HolmanJenkins Presidential race isn’t until 2024. Trump isn’t a declared candidate. Also, Espionage trumps running for office. Do better WSJ.
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opinion HolmanJenkins Shame on WSJ for printing such a biased view. Laws were broken, concerning Natsec. Trump has a track record of changing AG and FBI director based on politics. Biden did not change Trump appointees and has not communicated with AG or FBI director.
opinion HolmanJenkins You’re echoing dangerous rhetoric with this shit and should be held accountable for any fall out from doing so.
opinion HolmanJenkins A person already died from these types of lies! Stop it and do better!
opinion HolmanJenkins Horrible reporting, you are spreading lies and propaganda, do better!
opinion HolmanJenkins Raid? Meddling? Your opinion is that of someone who supported an insurrection, is OK with stealing classified government content, and then lie about it. Does this apply to all the cleared personnel within the Intelligence Community?
opinion HolmanJenkins Just blocked HolmanJenkins. What a turd.
opinion HolmanJenkins A “decisive meddler”? Is enforcing the law considered to be “meddling”? The arrogance of this attitude is astounding.
opinion HolmanJenkins They are coming for Murdoch…both him and tRump, do the crime, do the time.
opinion HolmanJenkins You always know what the WSJ is gonna say. It's never a surprise.
opinion HolmanJenkins You propose we give a suspect a “grace period” on investigation/prosecution based on what elections are approaching? 😳😂🤮
opinion HolmanJenkins So what he's basically saying is that the DOJ should stay out of politics and let these people continue on their merry way with criminal behavior.....
opinion HolmanJenkins How is not a crime to withhold Top Secret documents after a Warrant got served,and not process them for declassification in the first place
opinion HolmanJenkins 'IINEFTL' Equal ignorance is no excuse for the law '
opinion HolmanJenkins Does the algorithm only show me these Trump apologist opinion pieces? Or WSJ only publishes Trump apologist pieces? Asking for a Nation, not The Nation, though if the second is true suddenly thenation looks less biased than WSJ.
opinion HolmanJenkins The DNC has a finger in every pie. The country is corrupted to it’s core
opinion HolmanJenkins Inappropriate criticism
opinion HolmanJenkins Bloody pathetic exercise. Janjury the 6th is what they are after. But they have now opened the door for a tick for tack. Wait until the GOP will get in...
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opinion HolmanJenkins Merrick Garland: whoever does your PR, FIRE THEM NOW
opinion HolmanJenkins Cope harder lmao, they only did it because our former president is a criminal
opinion HolmanJenkins Oh you mean like they did back when Trump was first elected tanking the ELECTION for Hilary days before the vote.. all they are doing now is balancing the scale. to not allow someone who should of never been President a chance to be President again.
opinion HolmanJenkins Trump just testified that he doesn't know how to declassify documents
opinion HolmanJenkins So the other option is....just let everyone even remotely involved in politics do whatever the f**k they want? Hot take, man. Hot, steaming pile of dog s**t take.
opinion HolmanJenkins Do Russia next! Meddling propaganda is fun.
opinion HolmanJenkins No legal standing, ignorance is no defense for the law
opinion HolmanJenkins But if Trump has committed crimes, should DOJ Perdue it? If not they/we are far worse off as a democracy.
opinion HolmanJenkins What presidential canidate. You and the rest know Trump can't win no matter how much fraud and cheating you do. So ì say again what presidential candidate
opinion HolmanJenkins They’ve just set Trump on the road for 2024. Im not American, I don’t care either way, but this will be the result. Foot, shoot, hole, re-election . 😂😂
opinion HolmanJenkins Right, the top law enforcement officer in the country shouldn’t bother to investigate suspected crimes that could compromise our national security, if committed by a former president. Makes perfect sense.
opinion HolmanJenkins ShitTake
opinion HolmanJenkins 'Meddler' == 'Leveller' ?
opinion HolmanJenkins It seems the political right is always wrong.
opinion HolmanJenkins So you support former presidents stealing classified documents from the government, then?
opinion HolmanJenkins Don’t care about your opinion . Fake news
opinion HolmanJenkins This reptile is finished this is going to come back and smack these reptiles in the face , I guarantee this makes trump run in 2024 , good by democrats
opinion HolmanJenkins Are you really so desperate to defend Trump that you're going to pretend enforcing the law is 'meddling'? What's your big theory here? That any politician just can't be investigated for anything?
opinion HolmanJenkins Garland wouldn’t have to if Trump didn’t have national security documents in his possession which is against the law. How can you actually blame the messenger? You’re a joke
opinion HolmanJenkins Awful take, terrible article.
opinion HolmanJenkins Good thing there opinion means zero and not a crap.. Facts are facts and indictments will be handed out.
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opinion HolmanJenkins Traitor trump Putin puppet
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opinion HolmanJenkins Traitor trump probably already send US gov docs of Putin interest thru Hungary Pm Orban who came to US week ago and stay at Trump's home.
opinion HolmanJenkins Trump has the 'Epstein' client list...now it makes sense!!!
opinion HolmanJenkins Huh?
opinion HolmanJenkins Why is that? He’s broken the law. He’s not above the law simply because he’s a cult leader that may try for a dictatorship at the next election ThisisNotJournalism
opinion HolmanJenkins Shame on you for perpetuating a fake narrative. As a law abiding country, we need to support our legal system such as the FBI for using a warrant to obtain the stolen documents that are considered highly confidential. Garland is incredibly thoughtful and judicious. You should be.
opinion HolmanJenkins So they're just supposed to let trump commit espionage against the US and do nothing?
opinion HolmanJenkins If they found items he was holding onto illegally how is this meddling? He is breaking a law, what if it was some junior secretary with these docs? Straight to jail
opinion HolmanJenkins Conservatives could seize this opportunity—after countless previous unused opportunities—to jettison this awful man, Trump. Instead, you defend the bastard! For the good of your party and our republic, stop it!
opinion HolmanJenkins Half America wouldn't know it, or care, if Trump shot them in the street, he wouldn't..
opinion HolmanJenkins The way I see it what kept others from being investigated! Other PRESIDENTS! WHATS THE ANSWER! WHOS SO SPECIAL! IF I WERE TRUMP ID BE USING MY ATTORNEYS TO ACESS THAT!
opinion HolmanJenkins These guys would make Joe Stalin proud!
opinion HolmanJenkins This is irresponsible and I’m disappointed you would even publish this. We need less opinions and more fact….let’s get back to a time when news had to be based in facts and opinions were saved for the Dear Abby section…
opinion HolmanJenkins Why do you continue to give racist, Commie Traitor Holman Jenkins a platform?
opinion HolmanJenkins Remember this. GOP is advocating daily for the FBI and the Justice system to NOT do their job. They are advocating that political leaders are above the law. Fox is advocating for a dictatorship. Let's be clear. GOP is advocating for a dictatorship. Remember this.
opinion HolmanJenkins How is it a 'raid' when there is advance notice and his attorney is on site?
opinion HolmanJenkins WSJ reporting on a story thats 6 years old. Comey.
opinion HolmanJenkins Don't blame the DOJ and the FBI - blame yourselves for posting far-right rhetoric that only stirs up MAGAt anger that they translate into violence. Shame on you.
opinion HolmanJenkins Republicans just want immunity from prosecution. They can launch insurrection, threaten cops, election workers, members of congress & we should just let them?
opinion HolmanJenkins The DOJ had a choice?
opinion HolmanJenkins Ffs , tfg stole documents , he needs to be held accountable.
opinion HolmanJenkins We had a criminal in the White House. It will be dealt with
opinion HolmanJenkins So crimes are ok with you heh? This is the most ridiculous premise for an op Ed ever. Huge FAIL
opinion HolmanJenkins Why wasn’t it meddling in the election when the FBI publicly stated that they started an investigation against Hilliary Clinton 11 days before the election. Boo hoo the totally liberal FBI are biased against republicans. WSJ YOU SUCK
opinion HolmanJenkins 'Presidential politics' better not ever again involve presidents who commit espionage, I'd say.
opinion HolmanJenkins This is what happens when you elect a white collar criminal, allow obstruction of justice, ignore impeachments, and promote 'The Big Lie.' January6thInsurrection TrumpTreason Trump-Mafia
opinion HolmanJenkins well the DEMs do turn government org. into attack dogs for the other side like the IRS going after the TEA party
opinion HolmanJenkins I want politicians to fear what the DOJ will do if they commit crimes. It will keep people honest. Consequences
opinion HolmanJenkins You guys loved it when it was done to Hillary
opinion HolmanJenkins Kremlin Rupert Murdoch’s paper has no opinion rather than urinating on our system. Rupert is not even wanted in his home country of Australia.
opinion HolmanJenkins You’re Un-American.
opinion HolmanJenkins FBI raid was also purportedly because Trump possessed classified docs.Classification,one of DC's biggest con games.A fed commission headed by Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan lamented in 1997, 'Secrets in the federal government are whatever anyone with a stamp decides to stamp secret
opinion HolmanJenkins Why didn't Trump turn over the record's when he was asked to last year? He said he would, then he didn't. Was he making copies? What did he plan on doing with them? Is he still in contact with Putin? Or the Taliban? He still has business in China. And don't forget the UAE.
opinion HolmanJenkins WTF?!!! Trump isn’t a candidate?
opinion HolmanJenkins Trump breaks law after law...yet if you hold him accountable, you are meddling in elections? Seems like you are making excuses for him...pathetic.
opinion HolmanJenkins No one is above the law. Not even former presidents.
opinion HolmanJenkins From opinion:
opinion HolmanJenkins Or, now hear me out, Merrick Garland was doing his job.
opinion HolmanJenkins I didn’t know Trump was on the ballot for the midterms. I totally missed his official announcement that he’s running for office again too.
opinion HolmanJenkins WSJ editorials can be ignored. They are usually biased and pure BS. The rest of the news paper is phenomenal.
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