Trump’s Acting AG Fires Prosecutors, Citing Distrust And End Weaponization Of Government

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The Department of Justice fired officials in now-dismissed criminal cases against Donald Trump. Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated several individuals, citing distrust in their ability to implement the President's agenda and aligning the action to end government weaponization. Trump faced charges related to election interference and classified documents, both dismissed due to constitutional challenges and DOJ policies barring prosecutions of sitting presidents.