In a surprising move, the Trump administration has let go of more than a dozen prosecutors who were involved in investigations led by special counsel Jack Smith. This decision came just hours after the Justice Department’s top career official was reassigned, marking a turbulent week for the agency.

The acting attorney general, James McHenry, announced the firings, claiming the prosecutors couldn’t be trusted to carry out the president’s vision. Critics argue this decision undermines long-standing laws designed to keep government agencies fair and professional.

What makes this situation even more shocking is that such a bold step was taken by a relatively unknown acting attorney general, reportedly acting on behalf of President Trump, who has openly expressed a desire for retribution.

While the department didn’t name the dismissed lawyers, insiders suggest many were career prosecutors likely protected by civil service rules. This isn’t the first time Trump has targeted Smith’s team—he previously vowed to fire the special counsel, though Smith and some of his top aides resigned before Inauguration Day.

This latest shake-up signals a new chapter for the Justice Department, with the White House taking a more hands-on approach to federal law enforcement. It’s a dramatic shift that’s left many questioning the future of independence and integrity within the agency.