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Primary reason for DOJ firings in official report by end of 2025?
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Acting AG McHenry Fires Over a Dozen DOJ Officials for Lack of Trust in Implementing President's Agenda
Jan 27, 2025, 09:20 PM
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen officials who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's team prosecuting President Donald Trump, officials confirmed today. Acting Attorney General James McHenry announced the dismissals, stating that the officials could not be trusted to 'faithfully implement the president's agenda.' McHenry's move is part of efforts to 'end weaponization' within the department. The affected individuals were involved in the criminal investigations into Trump's handling of classified documents and the events surrounding January 6th. Major news outlets, including CNN, NBC News, and ABC News, have confirmed the firings.
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