Representative Dan Goldman’s extraordinary defense of the Biden FBI’s inability to solve the January 6th pipe bomb case has inadvertently revealed the stunning institutional dysfunction that plagued federal law enforcement for four years. While attacking the newly revitalized FBI as “dreadful” for actually arresting suspects, the New York Democrat exposed how political priorities systematically undermined basic investigative competence.
Goldman’s comments came after the FBI successfully apprehended the individual responsible for planting pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021—a case that had languished unsolved throughout the entire Biden administration despite extensive surveillance footage and forensic evidence.
“It’s remarkable that Congressman Goldman considers solving actual crimes to be ‘dreadful,'” noted former federal prosecutor Mike Davis. “This perfectly illustrates how the previous administration’s FBI prioritized political theater over genuine threats to public safety.”
The contrast couldn’t be starker. While Biden’s FBI spent four years pursuing misdemeanor trespassing cases against grandmothers who walked through open Capitol doors, an actual domestic terrorist remained free to potentially strike again. Meanwhile, the same Bureau found time to raid the homes of pro-life activists, investigate parents at school board meetings, and conduct pre-dawn arrests of political opponents with CNN cameras conveniently positioned outside.
Goldman’s admission that FBI morale was “unbelievably low” under Biden contradicts his own defensive narrative. Career agents reportedly grew demoralized watching their institution become a political weapon rather than a law enforcement agency. Sources within the Bureau describe a culture where advancing partisan investigations took precedence over protecting American communities.
This investigative failure represents more than bureaucratic incompetence—it reflects the fundamental constitutional crisis that emerges when federal agencies serve political masters rather than the American people. The Founders designed our system with clear separation of powers precisely to prevent law enforcement from becoming a tool of partisan persecution.
The economic implications extend beyond the FBI’s budget. When federal agencies focus on political prosecutions instead of genuine threats, American businesses and communities bear the costs through increased security risks and diminished confidence in institutional fairness. The pipe bomb case exemplifies this misplaced prioritization—resources that should have protected Americans were diverted to political theater.
Goldman’s reflexive defense of investigative failure while simultaneously attacking investigative success reveals the administrative state’s inverted priorities. His inability to celebrate the arrest of someone who planted explosive devices near major political institutions exposes how deeply partisan considerations had penetrated what should be apolitical law enforcement.
The swift resolution of this cold case signals broader institutional restoration. When agencies focus on their core mission rather than political utility, results follow quickly. This transformation reflects the constitutional principle that federal power should serve American citizens, not partisan agendas.
Career FBI agents deserve credit for their professionalism despite years of political pressure. Many joined the Bureau to protect their fellow Americans, not to investigate parents concerned about their children’s education or prosecute political opponents. The restoration of proper priorities allows these dedicated professionals to pursue their actual mission.
Goldman’s comments also highlight the broader pattern of Democrats defending institutional failure while attacking institutional success. This reflexive partisanship demonstrates how far the administrative state had drifted from its constitutional moorings under previous leadership.
The American people deserve federal agencies that prioritize their safety over political convenience. The pipe bomb arrest proves that competent leadership can quickly restore investigative effectiveness when proper priorities replace political calculations.
Moving forward, patriots should expect continued resolution of cases that stagnated under political leadership. This FBI transformation represents the broader constitutional restoration that puts American security above partisan theater—exactly the kind of institutional revival that strengthens our republic and protects our communities.
When federal agencies serve the Constitution rather than political masters, justice becomes possible again.
