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New DOJ Hire Sparks Outrage with Holocaust Comparison

8/23/2025

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Jonathan Gross, a new hire at the Justice Department, compared January 6 prosecutions to the Holocaust.
He previously represented violent rioters and criticized prosecutors as "evil" and similar to Nazis.
His lack of criminal law experience raises concerns about his suitability for the role.
Former DOJ officials express alarm over his hiring, indicating troubling trends within the department.

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Story summary

Jonathan Gross, a new hire at the Justice Department, compared January 6 prosecutions to the Holocaust.
He previously represented violent rioters and criticized prosecutors as "evil" and similar to Nazis.
His lack of criminal law experience raises concerns about his suitability for the role.
Former DOJ officials express alarm over his hiring, indicating troubling trends within the department.