Attorney General Bondi fires Capitol riot prosecutors after 54-46 confirmation
Justice Department resources allegedly used to target political opponents
On February 10, 2025, Pam Bondi pledged at her swearing-in ceremony that she would “make you proud” (referring to former President Trump) and “make this country proud,” signaling personal loyalty to Trump over Justice Department independence (19th News).
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Pam Bondi (Attorney General)
pledged personal loyalty to President Trump at her confirmation, ordered dismissal of the Eric Adams corruption case to facilitate immigration-enforcement assistance, and openly promised to fire DOJ civil servants who “despise” Trump (19th News; NBC News).
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Liz Oyer (former DOJ pardon attorney)
said that the Justice Department “is being transformed into Donald Trump’s personal law firm” with “directions coming from the very top, from the president” (NPR).
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James McHenry (Acting Attorney General)
fired roughly a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for Special Counsel Jack Smith because he “did not believe these officials could be trusted to faithfully implement the president’s agenda” (CBS News).
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What you can do
File a Prohibited Personnel Practice complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel if you're a DOJ civil servant facing political retaliation
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Attorney General Pam Bondi fired at least three federal prosecutors who worked on Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases on June 27, 2025, shortly after her 54-46 Senate confirmation. The dismissals sent a chill through the DOJ workforce, with one termination letter stating removal 'effective immediately' with no reason given. Bondi pledged loyalty to Trump at her swearing-in, and her actions represent an unprecedented break from DOJ independence since Watergate.
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