Donald Trump has fired multiple Justice Department lawyers involved in past criminal cases against him, continuing his sweeping changes within the federal government. The attorneys targeted had worked on cases related to Trump’s handling of classified documents and alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Their dismissals come as part of a broader restructuring of the department under Trump’s leadership.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, publicly naming several officials he was removing from various government agencies. “Jose Andres from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, Mark Milley from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, Brian Hook from the Wilson Center for Scholars, and Keisha Lance Bottoms from the President’s Export Council – YOU’RE FIRED!” While these names were unrelated to the Justice Department purge, the statement reflected Trump’s unapologetic approach to reshaping his administration.
Reports indicate that Acting Attorney General James McHenry dismissed over a dozen attorneys, citing concerns that they “couldn’t be trusted to faithfully implement the president’s agenda.” Trump and his allies have long accused the Justice Department of political bias, arguing that the legal cases against him were part of a larger effort to undermine his presidency.
With these latest firings, Trump continues to consolidate control over the Justice Department, further fueling debates over the role of federal prosecutors and the independence of the legal system. Meanwhile, an internal review has been launched into the charges against 200 January 6 rioters, many of whom have already received presidential pardons.
