Trump Transition Team Demands DOJ Loyalty or Resignation
Advisors to President-elect Trump warn Justice Department staff to align with his policies or face termination.
- Mark Paoletta, a Trump transition advisor, issued a stark warning to DOJ employees to either support Trump's agenda or risk losing their jobs.
- The advisor highlighted several key policy areas, including immigration and affirmative action, where he expects full compliance from DOJ staff.
- Paoletta accused some DOJ lawyers of previously sabotaging Trump's efforts and warned against similar resistance in the upcoming administration.
- Concerns are rising among DOJ employees about potential partisan shifts and the impact on justice administration under Trump's leadership.
- The Trump team has yet to announce an attorney general, but significant changes in DOJ leadership and policy direction are anticipated.