Prosecutor Who Rejected Trump’s Pressure to Charge James Is Fired
The New York Times • 10/17/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
A prosecutor who resisted pressure from President Trump to charge a political opponent has been fired, along with their deputy, amid ongoing tensions within the Justice Department, according to The New York Times. This dismissal is part of a broader pattern of retribution against career officials by the administration.
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