Overview

• Federal prosecutors in Tennessee have withdrawn from the investigation into Rep. Andy Ogles' campaign finance activities, with the case now being handled by the DOJ's public integrity division in Washington, D.C.
• The investigation centers on discrepancies in Ogles' financial disclosures, including a false claim of a $320,000 personal loan to his campaign, later amended to $20,000.
• Ogles, a staunch Trump supporter, recently proposed a constitutional amendment to allow presidents to serve a third term, sparking speculation about his motivations given the ongoing probe.
• The withdrawal of prosecutors coincides with sweeping personnel changes in the Justice Department under President Trump, including the firing of officials involved in investigations related to Trump.
• Critics, including former FBI officials, have raised concerns about potential political interference in federal investigations involving Trump allies.