6 Reasons President Trump Fired All of Biden-Era U.S. Attorneys
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President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to fire all U.S. attorneys left over from the Biden administration. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the agency 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,” Trump wrote. “America’s Golden Age must have a fair Justice System – THAT BEGINS TODAY!”
Terminating U.S. attorneys from previous administrations is generally standard procedure. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department.
6 Reasons President Trump Fired All of Biden-Era U.S. Attorneys
Political Concerns Over Justice Department
On his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed concerns that the Justice Department had become excessively politicized under the previous administration. He argued this compromised the department’s impartiality, necessitating a comprehensive dismissal of Biden-era U.S. attorneys to ensure a return to nonpartisan justice administration.
Aiming for a “Clean House”
Trump’s directive to fire all remaining “Biden Era” U.S. attorneys was framed as an urgent measure to “clean house.” By doing so, he aimed to eliminate any lingering partisan influences within the department, which he believed were detrimental to the justice system’s integrity and fairness.
Change in Standard Procedure
Traditionally, incoming administrations request resignations from existing U.S. attorneys as a courtesy, allowing them to leave honorably. However, Trump opted for direct termination notices, a more abrupt change that underscored his intent to swiftly realign the Justice Department’s leadership.
Immediate Actions Post-Inauguration
Right after taking office, Trump not only replaced U.S. attorneys but also removed several career federal prosecutors involved in active investigations against him. This move was seen as an attempt to protect himself from what he viewed as politically motivated legal challenges.
Campaign Promises to Reform Justice
Throughout his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump criticized the Biden administration for allegedly weaponizing the Justice Department against him. He promised to depoliticize the agency and restore its credibility, which resonated with his supporters who felt the legal system was being used for political ends.
Controversial Interference in High-Profile Cases
One of Trump’s most contentious actions was ordering the Justice Department to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. This led to significant fallout, including the resignation of Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon and five other staffers, highlighting the deep divisions within the department over Trump’s direct influence on ongoing legal proceedings.
