On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the Daily Wire reported that former FBI Director Andy McCabe addressed the recent arrest of a Wisconsin judge during a CNN appearance. The judge, Hannah Dugan, was arrested for allegedly aiding an illegal alien in evading capture by federal immigration authorities. The judge’s arrest sparked swift backlash from Democrats, who, despite long asserting that “no one is above the law,” argued that the arrest signaled the demise of democracy.
McCabe, who was fired by President Donald Trump in 2018, acknowledged that the legal basis for the charges against Dugan appeared strong. He noted that there was sufficient evidence to justify moving beyond the initial probable cause stage of the legal process. Despite recognizing the legitimacy of the charges, McCabe expressed concern over the manner in which Dugan was apprehended. He described the treatment of the judge as “unprecedented” and indicative of the Trump administration’s “cruelty.”
During the interview, McCabe emphasized that typically, individuals with no prior criminal history who are not accused of violent offenses are allowed to surrender voluntarily at the time of their arraignment. He criticized the Department of Justice for not extending the same courtesy to Dugan, suggesting that the harsh treatment she received was an example of what he termed “performative cruelty.”
The arrest of Judge Dugan has sparked a heated debate among political figures, particularly among Democrats who argue that it reflects a troubling trend within the Justice Department. They contend that the aggressive tactics employed in this case represent a dangerous precedent.
In response to the situation, Cash Loren remarked that the same individuals expressing outrage over Dugan’s arrest had previously supported a heavily armed FBI raid on Trump’s residence, which included permission for a deadly force order.
Source: Daily Wire
