US Justice Department Fires Officials Involved in Trump Investigations

Over a dozen employees who participated in probes into President Trump have been dismissed, raising concerns about political loyalty within the department.

The US Justice Department has terminated more than a dozen employees who were involved in investigations into President Donald Trump.
Acting Attorney General James McHenry ordered the dismissals, citing doubts about the employees' ability to support the president's agenda.
The affected officials had worked under Special Counsel Jack Smith, who had investigated Trump's alleged election fraud and classified document handling.
Jack Smith resigned earlier this month, following the department's decision to drop cases against Trump after his election victory in November 2024.
The dismissals have sparked criticism, with concerns raised about the prioritization of political loyalty over impartiality in the Justice Department.