Trump purge drains DOJ of decades of prosecutorial experience
AP reports that the Trump administration fired or forced out hundreds of Justice Department career prosecutors and staff, erasing decades of experience across divisions from Civil Rights to counterterrorism. The departures, often with little explanation, have slowed investigations, diminished institutional memory, and raised concerns about impartiality as cases tied to Jan. 6, immigration, and national security unfold. DOJ says the actions end the weaponization of government; critics warn the churn undermines the rule of law.