politicize
verb
po·lit·i·cize
pə-ˈli-tə-ˌsīz 
politicized; politicizing
: to give a political tone or character to
an attempt to politicize the civil service
Examples of politicize in a Sentence
They have politicized the budget process.
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Even with President Trump back in the White House, these overreaching and blatantly politicized enforcement regimes remain in operation.
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Trump's speech politicizes military commencement The anecdote came during the commencement address, in which Trump touted his administration's isolationist stances and the ending of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Then, in September, Levi came under fire for politicizing the death of beloved stage performer Gavin Creel.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Tracing the emergence of these reports demonstrates that Trump is hardly the first president to politicize his legal responsibility to Congress through its State Department reporting requirements.
—Time, 21 May 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Trump's speech politicizes military commencement The anecdote came during the commencement address, in which Trump touted his administration's isolationist stances and the ending of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Then, in September, Levi came under fire for politicizing the death of beloved stage performer Gavin Creel.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Tracing the emergence of these reports demonstrates that Trump is hardly the first president to politicize his legal responsibility to Congress through its State Department reporting requirements.
—Time, 21 May 2025
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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