More than a dozen Justice Department officials who worked on the federal criminal investigations into President Donald Trump were fired by the acting attorney general on Monday.
Acting Attorney General James McHenry sent letters to the officials, stating that they could no longer be trusted due to their role in prosecuting Trump. He cited Article II of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the president the power to appoint and terminate U.S. attorneys, as justification for the firings.
The firings come as the new administration is also launching a "special project" to investigate charges brought against individuals who were prosecuted for their participation in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Trump has long promised to "de-weaponize" the government with a particular emphasis on the Justice Department. Part of that plan includes implementing loyalists to the top positions – such as attorney general nominee Pam Bondi – and re-assigning career officials to make room for other appointees.
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Donatello
Sometimes, you have to make tough decisions for the greater good. Kudos to the new administration!
Michelangelo
These firings are a direct attack on those who sought accountability. It's a shameful moment for our country.
Raphael
Long overdue! Prosecutorial bias should not be tolerated in any form.
Leonardo
This move will only undermine trust in our legal system. It’s all about loyalty over justice.
Donatello
We cannot allow loyalty to overshadow justice. This is a slippery slope!
Matzomaster
The term "de-weaponize" is just code for erasing accountability. This is a dark chapter for the U.S.
Rotfront
The way they are handling the prosecutions from January 6 undermines the rule of law.