President Trump attempted to remove Hampton Dellinger because he wanted to assert his authority over executive agencies, arguing that the restrictions on removing the Special Counsel are unconstitutional. However, the specific reasons for Dellinger's dismissal were not provided in the termination notice.

A Special Counsel can only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, as specified by federal law.

The ruling reinforces the independence of agencies like the Office of Special Counsel, limiting the president's ability to remove agency heads without cause. This could set a precedent for future cases involving executive power over independent agencies.

The Trump administration has appealed Judge Jackson's decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The case may eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court.