Editorial: The FBI’s focus returns to real crime — Where it always belonged
For years, Americans have watched in frustration as the nation’s top law enforcement agencies lost sight of their original purpose. The FBI — once known for hunting down mob bosses, violent offenders, and foreign spies — became increasingly consumed with power, politics, and lawfare against their political enemies. The indictment against Former Director Comey is an example. Instead of going after real criminals, they were directed to go after Trump, Gen. Flynn, parents at school board meetings, citizens praying outside abortion clinics, etc. Now the tide may finally be turning--going after violent criminals and child sex rings.The agency’s “Summer Heat” campaign — a national crackdown on violent crime between June 24 and September 20 — produced results that look like a