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Veteran Prosecutor Fired Amid Political Turmoil in Justice

10/6/2025

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Michael Ben'Ary, a veteran prosecutor, was fired amid claims of political interference in the Justice Department.
The firing followed Julie Kelly's post falsely linking him to resisting prosecuting James Comey.
Ben'Ary warned the Trump administration prioritizes punishing perceived enemies over national security.
The Eastern District of Virginia's United States Attorney's Office faces turmoil, with multiple prosecutors fired amid political pressures.

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Michael Ben'Ary, a veteran prosecutor, was fired amid claims of political interference in the Justice Department.
The firing followed Julie Kelly's post falsely linking him to resisting prosecuting James Comey.
Ben'Ary warned the Trump administration prioritizes punishing perceived enemies over national security.
The Eastern District of Virginia's United States Attorney's Office faces turmoil, with multiple prosecutors fired amid political pressures.