Trump Orders Firing of Biden-Appointed U.S. Attorneys, Citing Justice Department “Weaponization”

This report covers President Donald Trump’s order to fire the Biden-appointed U.S. attorneys and the reasons he gave for it.

California – President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has directed the Justice Department to immediately terminate all remaining Biden-era U.S. attorneys. He affirmed that the department had been politicized like never before under the previous administration.

“We must ‘clean house’ IMMEDIATELY and restore confidence. America’s Golden Age must have a fair Justice System – THAT BEGINS TODAY,” Trump declared in a statement on Truth Social.

The Justice Department has not yet responded to requests for comment.

Biden-Appointed U.S. Attorneys Forced Out

Last week, the White House issued termination notices to multiple Biden-appointed U.S. Attorneys across the country. This marks a sharp departure from past practices. Traditionally, incoming administrations request resignations rather than issuing direct terminations, according to current and former Justice Department officials.

On Monday, several Biden-appointed U.S. attorneys publicly announced their resignations. Others had already departed the government in the previous week.

Justice Department Shake-Up Under Trump

The removal of top federal prosecutors is part of a broader Justice Department overhaul under Trump’s new administration. The U.S. Attorneys serve as chief federal law enforcement officers in their respective districts. After a presidential transition, new appointees typically replace them. However, Trump’s aggressive approach has raised concerns with some.

Since taking office last month, Trump has made sweeping changes within the Justice Department. In addition, dozens of career officials resigned or were dismissed in major cities, including Washington and New York.

Key takeaways on the Biden-appointed U.S. attorneys

• Trump directed the Justice Department to immediately terminate all remaining Biden-era U.S. attorneys.
• He said the previous administration politicized the department like never before.
• The White House issued termination notices last week, which is a sharp departure from past practices.
• Several Biden-appointed U.S. attorneys announced their resignations on Monday.
• Dozens of career officials resigned or were dismissed in major cities, including Washington and New York.

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