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5,500 DOJ Employees Depart Amid Trump Administration Turmoil

11/11/2025

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the Department of Justice has seen nearly 5,500 employees leave since January 2025.
Concerns about politically motivated prosecutions and firings deterred hires.
Many former DOJ attorneys are seeking positions in state government instead.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's tenure has affected those involved in anti-Trump cases.
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia (D.C.), reported losing 90 prosecutors and recruiting former staff.

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Story summary

Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the Department of Justice has seen nearly 5,500 employees leave since January 2025.
Concerns about politically motivated prosecutions and firings deterred hires.
Many former DOJ attorneys are seeking positions in state government instead.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's tenure has affected those involved in anti-Trump cases.
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia (D.C.), reported losing 90 prosecutors and recruiting former staff.