The Trump administration has made waves this week by firing over a dozen federal prosecutors who worked on investigations tied to special counsel Jack Smith. This sudden move came just hours after the Justice Department’s top career official was reassigned, signaling a dramatic shift in leadership.

Sources say the acting attorney general, James McHenry, justified the dismissals by claiming these lawyers couldn’t be trusted to “faithfully implement” the president’s agenda. However, critics argue the move oversteps long-standing norms meant to protect the integrity of government agencies. Many of the terminated prosecutors were career professionals, not political appointees, leading to concerns about violations of civil service protections.

This isn’t the first time President Trump has targeted those involved in investigations against him. He had previously vowed to fire Jack Smith, though the special counsel and several of his team members resigned before Inauguration Day. Still, some prosecutors returned to their roles in the U.S. attorney’s office—only to be ousted this week.

The firings mark the latest in a series of sweeping changes at the Justice Department, as the Trump administration pushes to reshape federal law enforcement. Critics warn this could blur the line between the White House and independent agencies, raising questions about the future of impartial justice.

Stay tuned as this story continues to unfold.