The Justice Department has terminated over a dozen officials involved in special counsel Jack Smith's investigations related to Donald Trump, including his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents. Acting Attorney General James McHenry cited a breach of trust in these officials' ability to support the president's agenda. Smith's recently concluded report accused Trump of undertaking unlawful actions to retain power after losing the election. Furthermore, a Trump-appointed prosecutor has initiated a review regarding the prosecution of January 6 defendants, adding to the ongoing scrutiny of legal actions surrounding Trump.
In light of their actions, the acting attorney general does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the president's agenda.
Smith concluded that the president engaged in an unprecedented criminal effort to hold on to power after losing the 2020 election.
The president denies any wrongdoing in the cases, which Smith dropped shortly after Trump's election win.
A Trump-appointed prosecutor has opened an internal review of the justice department's decision to charge hundreds of January 6 defendants.
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