Overview

• President Donald Trump directed the termination of several U.S. attorneys, including Biden appointees and court-appointed prosecutors, effective immediately.
• The firings were issued directly by the White House, breaking with longstanding tradition of DOJ-led coordination for such actions.
• At least two prosecutors who had worked on January 6-related cases were among those dismissed, sparking concerns about potential political motivations.
• The terminations come during a broader overhaul of the Justice Department and FBI under Trump's second term, including the removal of career officials and prosecutors involved in cases against him.
• The lack of a clear succession plan for some dismissed attorneys has led to confusion within the justice system, with critics questioning the impact on federal prosecutions.