Ethics Chief Fired Amid Trump Retribution Concerns
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US Attorney General Pam Bondi fired Joseph Tirrell, head of the Justice Department's ethics office, without explanation. Tirrell's LinkedIn post revealed the dismissal, which followed a series of firings of career employees connected to the Trump investigation. The firings raise concerns about retribution against civil servants. Tirrell oversaw ethical guidelines and reviewed financial disclosures for top officials, including Bondi. The connection between Tirrell's dismissal and the January 6 investigation remains unclear.
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