The Justice Department has fired over a dozen employees who worked on the investigations into former President Trump, signaling a swift move to prioritize the president's interests. This action, targeting career prosecutors, is the latest sign of upheaval within the department and aligns with the administration's aim to remove perceived disloyal staff. The firings are effective immediately and come despite the tradition of prosecutors remaining with the department across administrations.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Monday that it had fired more than a dozen employees who worked on , moving rapidly to pursue retribution against lawyers involved in the investigations and signaling an early willingness to take action favorable to the president’s personal interests.CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal
“Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump,” said a statement from a Justice Department official. “In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda. This action is consistent with the mission of ending the weaponization of government.
The action was the latest effort to turn the table on criminal investigations that for years shadowed Trump’s candidacy and resulted in separate indictments. On his first day in office, charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, a massive clemency grant that benefited even those found guilty of violent attacks on police, as well as leaders of far-right extremist groups convicted of failed plots to keep the Republican in power.
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