DOJ Slashes Jack Smith’s Team, Axes Over a Dozen Members

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has terminated more than a dozen officials who were involved in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into former President Donald Trump.

Acting Attorney General James McHenry stated that the officials could not be trusted to “faithfully implement the president’s agenda,” according to a DOJ official who spoke exclusively with Fox News Digital.

BREAKING: Acting Attorney General James McHenry just fired more than a dozen Justice Department officials who assisted former Special Counsel Jack Smith in his political witch hunt targeting Trump over Jan 6th.

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In letters sent to the affected officials, McHenry outlined the reasons for their dismissals. The names of those terminated were not disclosed, and the exact number of officials fired remains unclear.

“Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump,” the DOJ official said.

“In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the president’s agenda.”

The official added, “This action is consistent with the mission of ending the weaponization of government.”

The decision follows the reassignment of numerous DOJ officials during Trump’s first week back in office, as they were moved to tasks such as the Sanctuary City task force.

The move also aligns with Trump’s campaign promise to put an end to the “weaponization” of federal government agencies.

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Former Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as special counsel in November 2022.

Smith, a former DOJ public integrity chief and assistant U.S. attorney, was tasked with leading investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving the White House and allegations of obstruction in that case.

Smith also oversaw the investigation into Trump’s role in the events surrounding the certification of the 2020 election results and the January 6 Capitol breach.

Smith brought charges against Trump in both cases, but Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges.

However, legal challenges to Smith’s authority ultimately led to the dismissal of both cases.

In July 2024, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon of the Southern District of Florida dismissed the classified documents case, ruling that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unlawful.

In the election-related case brought in the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C., Smith sought to dismiss the charges after Trump was reelected president.

Judge Tanya Chutkan approved the dismissal, effectively ending that case as well.

The firings underscore the ongoing efforts of the Trump administration to reform the DOJ and other federal agencies.

McHenry’s decision reflects a broader initiative to address concerns of partisanship and bias within government institutions.

The DOJ’s actions signal a continuation of Trump’s campaign promise to overhaul federal agencies and restore public trust in their operations.

With these terminations, the administration aims to ensure that government officials are aligned with its agenda and that instances of alleged government weaponization are addressed.

This move represents another significant step in Trump’s broader agenda to reshape federal institutions following his return to the White House.

Further changes within the DOJ and other agencies are expected as part of these efforts.

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