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Federal Prosecutor Fired Amid Political Pressure Over Trump Donor

3/31/2025

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Federal prosecutor Adam Schleifer was abruptly dismissed by the White House on March 28, 2025, likely linked to his prosecution of Trump donor Andrew Wiederhorn. This swift termination, delivered through a terse email, underscores a troubling pattern of politically charged firings within the Justice Department, leaving many prosecutors uneasy about their job security.

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Federal prosecutor Adam Schleifer was abruptly dismissed by the White House on March 28, 2025, likely linked to his prosecution of Trump donor Andrew Wiederhorn. This swift termination, delivered through a terse email, underscores a troubling pattern of politically charged firings within the Justice Department, leaving many prosecutors uneasy about their job security.