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Democracy on the Brink: Trump’s DOJ Firings Explained

How retaliation, consolidation, and fear are reshaping the rule of law.

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Jan 29, 2025
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On January 27, President Donald Trump’s administration dismissed more than a dozen Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors and inspectors general, many of whom had been directly involved in investigations targeting him or prosecutions of January 6 Capitol rioters. These firings weren’t subtle—they were a flex, a blunt display of executive power, and a w…

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