Major Purge at Justice Department and FBI: Trump Administration Dismisses Scores Tied to Capitol Riot Probes
Washington, D.C. – In a sweeping move that underscores the ongoing turmoil within federal law enforcement agencies, the Trump administration has recently dismissed numerous prosecutors from the U.S. Justice Department and several FBI agents, escalating actions against those who participated in the probes following the January 6, 2020, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. This series of firings follows President Donald Trump’s stated intent to retaliate against employees involved in these investigations. As the shake-up at the Federal Bureau of Investigation continues, the upper echelons of the agency have already seen significant changes, with more dismissals … Read more