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Justice Department Fires Prosecutors Amid Trump Administration Concerns

6/28/2025

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The Justice Department's recent firing of three prosecutors linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has sparked serious concerns about the Trump administration's grip on the agency. With two supervisors among those dismissed, fears grow over the weakening of civil service protections and the Justice Department's independence, especially in light of Trump's pardons for rioters.

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The Justice Department's recent firing of three prosecutors linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has sparked serious concerns about the Trump administration's grip on the agency. With two supervisors among those dismissed, fears grow over the weakening of civil service protections and the Justice Department's independence, especially in light of Trump's pardons for rioters.