“Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump," a Justice Department official wrote to NBC News.
"In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda.
Trump's re-election effectively ended the federal criminal cases against him because of the Justice Department's long-standing policies against prosecuting sitting presidents.
Trump's New York hush money case, brought by Manhattan Attorney General Alvin Bragg, is the sole criminal case against Trump to have led to a conviction.
Trump was sentenced this month to a penalty-free unconditional discharge, making him the first convicted felon to assume the presidency.
Trump said throughout the 2024 campaign that all of the investigations were improper and politically motivated "witch hunts."
“You played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump,” the letter said, according to parts read to NBC News. »
