Newsweek Discovers Mike Johnson's Selective Outrage
Newsweek breathlessly reports on Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) indignation over the Clintons' supposed defiance of Epstein subpoenas (Newsweek, 10/26/2018). Johnson, a figure who often champions legislative authority, appears deeply concerned about accountability—when it suits the narrative. One might wonder about this sudden commitment to congressional oversight, especially from those who have
demonstrated a rather flexible interpretation of 'accountability' for their own allies. While the mainstream media focuses on political posturing, they conveniently gloss over the broader implications of powerful individuals sidestepping legal processes. The real issue isn't just one Speaker's selective outrage; it's the systemic lack of enforcement for subpoenas issued to the well-connected. This
selective application of justice, where some are more equal before the law than others, is a pattern too often observed yet rarely challenged by outlets like Newsweek. The manufactured outrage serves to distract from the deeper erosion of legal norms for figures at the pinnacle of power, regardless of their political affiliation. It's almost as if the rules only apply when it's politically
convenient to enforce them.