DOJ Fires Officials Who Worked on Criminal Investigations of President
In a move that has sparked widespread outrage and concern, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has fired several officials who were involved in conducting criminal investigations into President Trump’s actions.
The fired officials include Mary McCord, the former acting assistant attorney general for national security, and Lisa Page, a former FBI lawyer who was a key figure in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
The dismissals come after President Trump and his allies have repeatedly attacked the officials and the investigations they conducted, claiming that they were politically motivated and aimed at undermining his presidency.
The DOJ has declined to comment on the reasons for the firings, but sources close to the matter have indicated that the moves were made in response to the President’s concerns about the direction of the investigations.
The firings have been met with widespread criticism from Democrats and civil liberties groups, who have accused the Trump administration of using its power to silence and punish officials who are conducting investigations that are perceived as threatening to the President.
The move has also raised concerns about the potential for political interference in the criminal justice system and the potential for retaliation against officials who are conducting investigations that are seen as threatening to the President.
The firings come as the President’s lawyers are currently battling to keep his financial records and other documents related to his business dealings out of the hands of investigators. The President has repeatedly claimed that he is under investigation, but the Justice Department has not publicly confirmed the existence of any investigation.
The move has also raised concerns about the potential for a chilling effect on investigations and the potential for retaliation against officials who are conducting investigations that are seen as threatening to the President.
The firings are seen as a major blow to the independence of the Justice Department and the integrity of the criminal justice system.