Justice Department Fires 20 Employees Involved in Trump Investigations

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The US Justice Department has fired 20 lawyers, support staff, and US marshals who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Donald Trump, reportedly due to Trump's executive powers under the US Constitution. This move marks the latest in a series of dismissals since January, with at least 37 people from Smith's team having been fired since Trump took office. The firings are related to investigations into Trump's retention of classified records and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Justice Department has fired 20 employees involved in the investigation into President Donald Trump, including lawyers, support staff, and US marshals.
  • The firings are part of a larger trend, with at least 37 people from Special Counsel Jack Smith's team having been fired since Trump took office.
  • The investigations involve Trump's retention of classified records and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
  • The Justice Department has also fired officials involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021 US Capitol riots.
  • Two cases brought by Smith in 2023 against Trump were dropped just before Trump took office and never went to trial.

Statistics:

  • At least 37 employees from Smith's team have been fired from the Justice Department since Trump took office.
  • 14 attorneys were fired on January 27 for working on Smith's team against Trump.
  • The Justice Department has recently also fired officials involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021 US Capitol riots.

Sources:

  • A report by Reuters states that 20 lawyers, support staff, and US marshals were laid off by the Justice Department.
  • A report by a news organization states that at least two people fired by Attorney General Pam Bondi worked most recently in other US Attorneys' offices in Florida and North Carolina.