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Trump Administration Dismisses Over 50 U.S. Attorneys in DOJ Restructuring

The unprecedented firings of career prosecutors and deep cuts to key divisions raise concerns over the politicization of federal law enforcement.

Trucks providing a security barrier are in place around the Department of Justice before President Donald Trump speaks Friday, March 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
A police officer stands guard outside the US Department of Justice building in Washington, DC, in 2024.
The U.S. Flag flies above a sign marking the Justice Department headquarters building in Washington, D.C. Photo: J. David Ake/Getty Images

Overview

  • The Trump administration has dismissed more than 50 U.S. attorneys and deputies in recent weeks, including career prosecutors Adam Schleifer and Reagan Fondren.
  • Schleifer's firing has drawn scrutiny as he was reportedly working on a case involving Andrew Wiederhorn, a Trump donor facing federal charges.
  • Fondren was replaced by Joe Murphy as interim U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, following her abrupt dismissal via a one-line email.
  • The Department of Justice has also significantly reduced staffing in critical divisions, including the Public Integrity Section and National Security Division.
  • Critics warn that these actions could destabilize federal law enforcement and deter career prosecutors, while the White House defends the overhaul as necessary to remove bias and restore integrity.