Attorney General Pam Bondi is cracking down on high-ranking Democrats allegedly interfering with federal law enforcement.
In an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters on Thursday, Bondi made it clear her patience is running out.
Watters brought up preservation letters recently sent to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
The letters, issued by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, demand that both officials retain all documents tied to their alleged obstruction of ICE operations.
The Department of Justice views calls to arrest ICE agents as interference with federal investigations.
“You are impeding an investigation, and we will charge you. If they think I won’t, they have not met me,” Bondi told Watters.
Bondi specifically ordered Pelosi to preserve her emails, which could serve as evidence if charges are pursued, Trending Politics reported.
The letters come after public statements from Pelosi and Jenkins opposing ICE raids, particularly during government shutdowns when federal agents weren’t receiving pay.
Pelosi suggested federal agents breaking the law should be arrested, a move the current administration considers incitement against federal operations in sanctuary cities.
San Francisco and Chicago were highlighted as locations where ICE actions have faced public criticism from Democratic leaders.
Trump and his immigration team argue such statements create a false narrative that endangers agents and undermines national security.
Homeland Security data reportedly shows a “1,000 percent increase in assaults” on ICE officers in recent months.
The president’s authorized operations have led to over 1,000 arrests of illegal aliens in a single day, demonstrating the scale of federal enforcement.
Bondi’s warning signals the DOJ is prepared to take legal action if obstruction persists.
The letters emphasize the importance of preserving documents that could be used in potential prosecutions.
This move is part of a broader effort by the DOJ to hold Democrats accountable for actions that may hinder federal law enforcement.
Observers note that the preservation letters are an unusual but legal tool used to ensure critical evidence is retained.
Bondi’s comments on Fox News reinforced the administration’s commitment to protecting federal agents and enforcing immigration law.
The letters to Pelosi and Jenkins mark the latest in a series of aggressive steps taken by the DOJ under Trump’s leadership.
Officials say the administration will continue monitoring statements and actions that could impede federal investigations.
Trump’s immigration team maintains that aggressive enforcement is necessary to secure the border and protect ICE personnel.
The public statements by Pelosi and Jenkins have now become the focus of federal scrutiny, signaling a high-stakes clash between the DOJ and prominent Democrats.
