The Justice Department has dismissed more than a dozen officials who were involved in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of President Trump.
According to a Justice Department official, Acting Attorney General James McHenry sent termination letters to the affected officials, though the exact number and identities of those dismissed remain undisclosed.
“Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump. In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda.” The official added that the move aligns with efforts to end the weaponization of government.
The firings follow the Justice Department’s earlier reassignment of over a dozen officials to a Sanctuary City task force during the first week of Trump’s administration. The shakeup also coincides with Trump’s pledge to overhaul the federal government and address its misuse of power.
Special Counsel Jack Smith, a longtime Justice Department official, was appointed by former Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to oversee investigations into Trump.
