💨 Abstract

The Justice Department, led by the Trump administration, fired at least three prosecutors involved in the prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot cases. Those dismissed were supervisors and a prosecuting attorney. The terminations were part of a broader effort to remove career attorneys deemed not loyal enough, raising concerns about civil service protections and the department's independence. Already, Trump pardoned Jan.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff