Accountability Is Not Retribution

Trump's Justice Department has issued a warning to House Oversight Democrats, claiming they should be "very worried" after the administration received inquiries. Trump labeled the Democrats' actions as extortion, prompting a call for a DOJ investigation. The author, a former senior adviser to House Oversight Republicans, reflects on past oversight practices, emphasizing that accountability should not be confused with retribution. They argue that Congress's role is to question the executive branch, and Democrats must remain diligent in their oversight responsibilities.