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Former officials say Trump is firing DOJ employees to prevent future investigations.


The recent firings of multiple career Justice Department lawyers involved in prosecuting Donald Trump have raised concerns among former Justice Department and FBI officials. They believe that the firings were meant to intimidate the workforce and deter investigations of Trump’s administration. Legal ethics expert Stephen Gillers suggests that Trump’s motive is both retribution and deterrence. The former officials fear that this will hinder future criminal probes and create a culture of submission to Trump.

Trump’s promises to revamp the Justice Department and FBI during his 2024 campaign have culminated in the recent firings and reassignments of senior career prosecutors. The demotions have been met with criticism from former officials who warn that the loss of experienced prosecutors may slow down federal investigations, particularly in national security matters. Republicans in Congress, however, support the reforms and view the Justice Department and the FBI as needing significant change.

The reassignments have been seen as a move to punish career officials and send a message to others not to oppose individuals like Kash Patel, Trump’s nominee for FBI director. Patel has been critical of career civil servants, referring to them as part of a “deep state” plot against Trump. Experts believe that Trump’s continued support from voters and ability to frame investigations as illegitimate give him the power to continue retaliating against career officials who challenge him.

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