Trump orders firing of all 'Biden-era' US attorneys
The Hindu
President Trump orders firing of all remaining U.S. attorneys nominated by Biden, citing politicization of Department of Justice.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday (February 18, 2025) that he has ordered the firing of all remaining U..S attorneys nominated by his predecessor Joe Biden.
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"Over the past four years, the Department of Justice has been politicised like never before," Mr. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
"Therefore, I have instructed the termination of ALL remaining 'Biden Era' U.S. Attorneys," he said.
"We must 'clean house' IMMEDIATELY, and restore confidence," Trump added. "America's Golden Age must have a fair Justice System - THAT BEGINS TODAY!"
It is standard practice for an incoming president to replace the federal prosecutors, known as US attorneys, nominated by their predecessor.
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