Justice Department Reassigns Senior Career Officials in Leadership Shake-Up

At least 20 DOJ officials, including key figures in national security and criminal divisions, have been reassigned ahead of Pam Bondi's expected confirmation as attorney general.

• The Justice Department has reassigned over 20 senior career officials across various divisions, including national security and international affairs, according to multiple reports.
• Among those reassigned are George Toscas, a veteran prosecutor involved in high-profile cases like Hillary Clinton's email investigation and Trump's classified documents case, and Bruce Swartz, head of international affairs.
• The moves come ahead of the anticipated confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, with the DOJ currently led by acting Attorney General James McHenry.
• Some reassigned officials have been directed to join a new task force, a move seen by some as an effort to sideline career lawyers who are typically protected during administrative transitions.
• The reassignments have raised concerns about potential political motivations, especially given Trump's history of criticism toward the DOJ and his recent pardons related to January 6 cases.

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