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Trump Dismisses Remaining Biden-Era U.S. Attorneys in Aggressive Justice Department Overhaul

Donald Trump orders the termination of all remaining U.S. attorneys appointed under President Biden to realign the Justice Department with his administration's agenda.

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Trump is hardly the first president to conduct such an action; President Bill Clinton fired 93 U.S. attorneys shortly after taking office in 1993, and President Obama “replaced” several U.S. attorneys starting in May 2009.
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Updated: Feb 19th, 2025, 6:21 PM ET

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In a move reminiscent of past administrations, Donald Trump announced the dismissal of all remaining U.S. attorneys from the Biden era. Trump claims it is necessary to address what he termed a politicized Department of Justice, asserting that this action will restore confidence and fairness within the judicial system. The firings were abrupt and part of a broader trend of political appointee removals typical after a change in leadership. Trump's administration, strictly aligning with his political priorities, aims to install nominees of his choosing, subject to Senate approval.

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