Trump DOJ Fires Key Prosecutors From Jack Smith Investigations

The Trump administration has dismissed more than a dozen Justice Department employees who were part of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team, signaling a major shift within the department. Acting Attorney General James McHenry stated the move was necessary due to doubts about the officials’ ability to support the administration’s objectives.

A Justice Department official confirmed, “Acting Attorney General James McHenry made this decision because he did not believe these officials could be trusted to faithfully implement the president’s agenda because of their significant role in prosecuting the president.”

Smith was tasked with leading two investigations into Trump, one regarding classified documents and another involving allegations of interference in the 2020 election. Both cases were dismissed after Trump’s election victory in 2024, and Smith later resigned. In his report, Smith claimed his work was apolitical, a statement Trump repeatedly challenged.

The dismissals come as President Trump pushes to eliminate political bias within federal agencies. His administration has reassigned career DOJ officials from key roles in criminal and national security sections to new positions more aligned with the administration’s goals.

On the same day as the firings, a review of Jan. 6 cases was announced by Washington, D.C.’s U.S. Attorney’s office. This review will focus on the use of obstruction charges, which the Supreme Court found to be overly broad in application. Prosecutors are now required to submit case documents and communications for examination.

Additionally, the chief of the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section resigned this week after being reassigned. This official had been involved in advising Jack Smith on Trump-related cases, according to court filings. The Justice Department has not provided further comment on these developments.

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