October 16, 2025
When will the people see true accountability?
By Amil Imani
Without a doubt, everyday Americans are increasingly challenging the uneven hand of political accountability. They observe a system that appears to pursue accountability with an ironclad imbalance of justice, leaving one side largely untouched while the other bears the brunt of investigations and prosecutions. This sentiment has intensified in recent months as calls grow louder for action against figures long accused of overstepping boundaries. With the nation approaching the one-year mark of the current administration, questions arise about why certain high-profile cases remain dormant, fueling debates on whether rhetoric alone can bridge the gap to real reform.
The narrative of selective enforcement traces back through administrations, illustrating a pattern that critics label as the weaponization of federal agencies. During the Clinton era, the Internal Revenue Service and Federal Election Commission zeroed in on conservative entities like the Christian Coalition. Court records confirm that the FEC pursued cases against groups such as the Christian Action Network for communications deemed outside regulatory bounds, while the IRS revoked tax-exempt status from a New York church after it ran advertisements critical of Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential bid. These actions set a precedent, demonstrating how regulatory bodies can stifle dissent under the guise of compliance.
This trend escalated under President Obama, when the IRS admitted to subjecting conservative organizations to undue scrutiny. In 2017 settlements, the agency issued apologies to groups like Linchpins of Liberty for aggressive audits and delays in tax-exempt approvals, actions that targeted Tea Party affiliates disproportionately. The scandal, exposed in 2013, revealed a deliberate effort to hinder political opposition, as confirmed by Treasury inspector general reports. Kimberley Strassel’s book The Intimidation Game chronicles these episodes, detailing how disclosure laws and regulatory harassment silenced free speech on the right, from IRS probes to broader chilling effects on conservative activism.
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