The White House terminated multiple U.S. attorneys, including those nominated by former President Joe Biden, amid upheaval at the Justice Department initiated by President Donald Trump. The full extent of the terminations was not immediately clear, as the White House did not provide a figure. Unlike in the past, where politically appointed U.S. attorneys were asked to resign by the Justice Department, these attorneys were immediately terminated by the White House. The terminations impacted at least two court-appointed U.S. attorneys, including one who had worked on Jan. 6 cases. Several U.S. attorneys, including Tara McGrath, Erek L. Barron, and Dena J. King, announced their departures but did not provide reasons. The White House’s direct involvement in the firings was unusual, as these decisions typically come from the Justice Department. The Justice Department has been in a period of unrest since Trump took office, with various actions such as issuing pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and demanding lists of FBI employees involved in investigating the Capitol siege. The Trump administration’s handling of the U.S. attorneys’ terminations has raised concerns about the future of the Justice Department and its impact on ongoing cases.
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