Trump Fires All Biden-Appointed U.S. Attorneys in DOJ Overhaul

President Trump claims the move is necessary to address alleged politicization and restore confidence in the justice system.

President Donald Trump announced the termination of all remaining U.S. attorneys appointed under former President Joe Biden, citing unprecedented politicization of the Department of Justice.
Trump declared the decision on Truth Social, framing it as a step toward restoring fairness and launching a 'golden age' for America's justice system.
While replacing U.S. attorneys during a new administration is standard practice, critics noted the abrupt firings deviated from the usual process of requesting resignations.
High-profile resignations followed the directive, including Denise Cheung, a top prosecutor in Washington, D.C., who opposed initiating a grand jury investigation into Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency funding.
The firings are part of broader DOJ changes under Trump, including dismissals of officials involved in prosecuting him and cases related to the January 6 Capitol riot.