
Acting Attorney General James McHenry has dismissed over a dozen Justice Department officials tied to investigations into President Donald Trump, marking a significant change in the agency. The decision follows concerns about whether these individuals could align with the administration’s policies.
The firings were confirmed by a DOJ insider, who explained that McHenry sent letters to the employees notifying them of their removal. “These officials’ involvement in prosecuting the president has led to a loss of confidence in their ability to carry out the administration’s objectives,” the source said.
BREAKING: Acting Attorney General James McHenry has terminated over a dozen DOJ officials on Jack Smith's team who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump:
"The Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the…
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 27, 2025
Jack Smith, who led the investigations as special counsel, was appointed in 2022 and oversaw probes into Trump’s handling of classified records and his conduct following the 2020 election. Both cases were dismissed after Trump’s election victory in 2024, and Smith resigned after completing his work.
The hunters are now the hunted.
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Justice Department fires more than a dozen key officials on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's team https://t.co/uksFe5UmY4
— 🇺🇸 Mike Davis 🇺🇸 (@mrddmia) January 27, 2025
On the same day as the firings, the acting U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., ordered a review of Jan. 6-related cases. This review focuses on obstruction charges brought against defendants, which the Supreme Court later ruled were improperly applied. Prosecutors involved in those cases must provide records for evaluation.
🚨 BREAKING: Justice department fires more than a dozen key officials on special counsel Jack smiths team.
Justice is arriving. pic.twitter.com/lO9uFF4zTn
— Kash Patel 🇺🇸 News (@KashPatel_News) January 27, 2025
The Justice Department has also seen a reassignment of senior officials, including leaders in key divisions, as part of efforts to address perceived political bias. These moves coincide with an executive order signed by President Trump targeting politicized actions within federal agencies.
Today, the Justice Department fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal prosecutions of President Trump, targeting career prosecutors who worked on special counsel Jack Smith's team.
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— 🇺🇸 🍑Catherine🍑 🇺🇸 (@cat_barnes30) January 28, 2025
Smith’s team, which included prosecutors and investigators, was built to pursue charges against Trump. His final report claimed sufficient evidence to pursue convictions, though the cases were ultimately dismissed. Only part of the report has been released to the public, with additional volumes remaining under review.
BREAKING: Trump’s DOJ Goes Scorched Earth, Fires More Than a Dozen Partisan Officials on Jack Smith’s Team
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— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) January 27, 2025