By Steve Woodward
Maniacal Democrats backed by a compliant, corrupt media have made character assassination commonplace, targeting fellow Americans with defamatory smears across a decade of Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Donald Trump and many in his orbit have faced baseless accusations, criminal charges and even jail time. But targeting of MAGA conservatives is not limited to the national stage.
In North Carolina, former state treasurer Dale Folwell dedicated his career as a conservative public servant to exposing reckless spending and deceptive practices in and outside of government. During eight years as treasurer, Folwell hammered at what he called the state’s healthcare cartels and their lack of transparency.
He reduced state debt by 60 percent and cut $650 million in Wall Street management fees charged to the pension plan he managed, the ninth largest in the nation. Under Folwell, that pension grew by 43 percent in eight years to $127 billion by the end of 2024.
Folwell was a highly visible official. He traveled the state continuously, a tireless steward protecting taxpayer dollars. Folwell’s choice for overnight stays was always EconoLodge.
During his final months as treasurer, Folwell was forced to defend his use of state vehicles. An investigation was launched amid claims he did not keep accurate travel logs. But earlier this week, a Wake County District Attorney found no cause to bring charges and closed the investigation. Of course, the DA issued no apology for conducting a witch hunt.
In fact, the man who never stopped looking for ways to save money – our money – was forced to reimburse the state more than $6,000 in bogus travel fees.
Democrats intended to make Folwell pay the price of a tainted reputation. They failed.