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Story summary
- Michael Romano, a former federal prosecutor, testifies at congressional hearings that U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions against Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors threaten democracy.
- Since Trump took office, over 5,000 Justice Department employees have left, eroding institutional knowledge.
- Romano left in March 2025, joined a private law firm, and advocates prosecuting Capitol riot defendants.
- Former prosecutor J.P. Cooney announced his candidacy for a Virginia House seat.
