Why did President Trump decide to dismiss all remaining Biden-era U.S. attorneys?

President Trump claimed that the Department of Justice had been politicized and needed a 'clean house' to restore confidence and fairness in the judicial system.

Is it common for incoming presidents to replace U.S. attorneys appointed by their predecessors?

Yes, it is standard practice for incoming presidents to replace most U.S. attorneys, as these positions are political appointments confirmed by the Senate.

How many U.S. attorneys were appointed by President Biden?

President Biden appointed at least 68 U.S. attorneys during his term.

What is the process for replacing these dismissed U.S. attorneys?

The replacements will be nominated by President Trump and must be confirmed by the Senate. Until permanent replacements are appointed, acting U.S. attorneys will fill the roles.

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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 Terminates ALL Biden-Era US Attorneys

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Trump orders justice department to fire all US attorneys appointed by Biden

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Trump to all Biden-era US attorneys: You're fired

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‘We Must Clean House Immediately’: Trump Firing All ‘Biden-Era’ U.S. Attorneys

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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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: President Trump claimed that the Department of Justice had been politicized and needed a 'clean house' to restore confidence and fairness in the judicial system.
Big Bend Sentinel, Fox News
: Yes, it is standard practice for incoming presidents to replace most U.S. attorneys, as these positions are political appointments confirmed by the Senate.
Big Bend Sentinel, WBRZ
: President Biden appointed at least 68 U.S. attorneys during his term.
Big Bend Sentinel
: The replacements will be nominated by President Trump and must be confirmed by the Senate. Until permanent replacements are appointed, acting U.S. attorneys will fill the roles.
Big Bend Sentinel, WBRZ

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