Trump Administration Fires Capitol Riot Prosecutors | JQJO

The Justice Department fired at least three prosecutors involved in January 6th Capitol riot cases. Two were supervisors overseeing the prosecutions, and one was a line attorney. The dismissals, effective immediately, cited only Article II of the Constitution and US laws, raising concerns about the Trump administration's disregard for civil service protections and the Justice Department's independence. These actions follow previous firings and demotions of employees involved in Trump-related prosecutions, escalating worries about political interference in the legal process.