Trump Orders DOJ to Fire All Remaining Biden-Appointed US Attorneys

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he directed the Justice Department (DOJ) to dismiss all remaining U.S. attorneys from former President Joe Biden's era, claiming unprecedented politicization.

The president posted on Truth Social, "Over the past four years, the Department of Justice has been politicized like never before. Therefore, I have instructed the termination of ALL remaining 'Biden Era' U.S. Attorneys. We must 'clean house' IMMEDIATELY, and restore confidence. America's Golden Age must have a fair Justice System - THAT BEGINS TODAY!"

Newsweek has reached out to the DOJ for comment on Tuesday night via its website.

Why It Matters

While it is standard for U.S. attorneys to resign following a change in administration, Justice Department lawyers—both current and former—note that incoming administrations typically request resignations rather than issuing abrupt termination letters, according to reporting by Reuters.

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