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Trump’s DOJ Fires Jack Smith’s Former Team

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On Monday, the Department of Justice revealed that it had removed several career lawyers who had been part of the high-profile prosecutions of former President Donald Trump. The DOJ employees were members of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team, which had been investigating dismissed charges related to Trump’s management of classified documents and purported attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Smith resigned earlier this month, just before Trump’s inauguration. The reelection of Trump effectively halted the federal criminal cases against him, adhering to the Justice Department’s longstanding policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.

A Justice Department official informed NBC News, “Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump. In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda. This action is consistent with the mission of ending the weaponization of government.”

The Special Counsel’s team, once hailed by Trump’s opponents as a critical force for accountability, had spearheaded cases that led to heated debates over the treatment of classified materials and Trump’s actions following his 2020 election defeat.

The dismissed cases, particularly the charges related to Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified information, faced intense scrutiny from both the legal community and the public. Trump’s legal team had repeatedly accused Smith and his team of overreach, a claim echoed by Trump supporters who viewed the indictments as politically motivated.

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