We always knew Democrat Abigail Spanberger, the governor-elect of Virginia, was Joe Biden in heels. As a congresswoman, she was a reliable rubber stamp for Biden administration policies as they made their way through Capitol Hill. As a gubernatorial candidate, she hid in her metaphorical basement to avoid having to be honest about her far-left proclivities.
And, now, as Virginia's next governor, it looks like she's all-in the guy who oversaw the Biden FBI's efforts to spy on Catholics and label those who embraced the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) as extremists. Meet Stanley Meador, Spanberger's choice to be Virginia's new Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.
In making the announcement that Meador would be joining her administration, the governor-elect was full of praise.
"I know Mr. Meador’s decades of service to our country and our Commonwealth will bring the expertise necessary to protect our citizens, support the brave men and women of law enforcement, and make sure Virginia is a place where every Virginian can safely thrive — no matter their zip code."
But, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04) quickly raised the red flag. It may be that not all Virginians will able to "safely thrive," at least based on Meador's recent work history.
When the Biden DOJ spied on Catholics,
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) December 5, 2025
This guy’s team led the charge.
Now he’s getting promoted by a Democrat governor. https://t.co/jY7YOmmkUk
RedState first reported on the Richmond field office's targeting of Catholics back in 2023. On Meador's watch, the FBI produced a report that drew on information from the Southern Poverty Law Center, Salon, and The Atlantic to conclude that Catholics, particularly those drawn to the TLM, were basically "violent extremists."
A so-called “intelligence analyst” at the Richmond Field Office authored a recently-released report that warns the nation apparently faces a serious threat from Catholics who prefer the Latin Mass. The analyst also coined two fancy new acronyms: Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremists (RMVEs) and Radical-Traditionalist Catholics (RTCs).
Now that Joe Biden has gone the way of the dodo bird, it's been revealed that the war on Catholics was much worse than we knew. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released documents earlier this year showing that an anti-Catholic bias was deeply entrenched in the Biden FBI and the agency's top brass took actions to cover up that inconvenient truth.
Stanley Meador, as head agent of the field office where the insidious initial report originated, played a part in the whole sordid affair. It was one of his agents, after all, who drew the conclusion that these so-called "Radical-Traditionalist Catholics" were likely to resort to violence in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election – those rosary beads have been known to kill! – and, therefore, needed to be closely monitored and have their groups infiltrated. Great stuff.
DIG DEEPER: Biden FBI's Chilling Anti-Catholic Bias Was Worse Than Anyone Thought, Newly-Released Documents Show
FBI Declares War on Traditional Catholics in Insidious New Intelligence Report
And, now, thanks to Gov.-elect Spanberger, he's rewarded with a cushy gig overseeing the safety of all Virginians. Meador seems thrilled with his new role, saying, “Throughout my career, I have been committed to protecting our communities and strengthening the partnerships that keep them safe. As a native Virginian, I look forward to supporting Governor-elect Spanberger’s vision with the same dedication, integrity, and commitment that have guided my service for nearly three decades. Together, we will work to serve and protect all the members of our great Commonwealth.”
Gird thou loins, Virginia Catholics. It's going to be a long four years.
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