Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Trump appointee demands list of FBI agents — Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general, demanded the names, titles, and offices of all FBI employees who worked on investigations into the January 6 Capitol riot. This request could lead to the dismissal of FBI agents involved in these investigations. The FBI Agents Association criticized the move as being fundamentally at odds with law enforcement objectives and warned it could weaken the bureau's ability to protect national security.
• Trump appointee fires January 6 prosecutors — Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general under Donald Trump, ordered the firing of about two dozen Justice Department employees involved in the January 6 Capitol riot cases. This action was part of a broader termination of prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith’s team who investigated Trump. The firings were executed late on a Friday, as per a memo obtained by the Associated Press. This move is seen as part of a pattern of retribution against federal employees involved in investigations related to Trump.
• Trump administration moves to fire FBI agents — The Trump administration is reportedly moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations related to the president. This action raises concerns about potential interference in law enforcement and the independence of the FBI.
• Dismissal of Federal Prosecutors — The Trump administration fired 25 to 30 federal prosecutors who had worked on cases related to the January 6 Capitol riot. This action was ordered by acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove, further consolidating control over the Justice Department and undermining ongoing investigations into the Capitol attack.
• Purge of FBI Executives — Officials in the Trump administration purged all six top executives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and over 20 heads of FBI field offices, including those involved in cases against Trump. Acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove requested a list of FBI agents who worked on January 6 cases to consider further personnel actions. This action is part of a broader effort to retaliate against those who held Trump accountable.
• Justice Department directive to FBI — The Justice Department issued a directive to the FBI to compile the names of bureau personnel involved in investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. This directive was followed by the announcement that eight senior executives at the FBI faced termination. The move has reportedly caused fear and anxiety within the FBI ranks, as several high-ranking officials have already been forced out since Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025.
• Termination of FBI senior executives — The Justice Department informed FBI leadership that eight senior executives at the bureau faced termination. This decision is part of a broader pattern of removals, with at least nine high-ranking officials forced out since Trump's inauguration. The terminations have spread fear and anxiety within the FBI, as they are perceived as targeting officials who investigated the January 6 Capitol attack.
• Trump ordered firing of special counsel prosecutors — Former President Donald Trump personally ordered the firing of more than a dozen prosecutors who worked on criminal cases against him, according to sources. The firings were executed by the acting attorney general, James McHenry, following a directive from the White House presidential personnel office. This move is seen as part of Trump's effort to align the Justice Department with his political agenda, demonstrating a shift towards a unitary executive model where the department is directly answerable to the White House.
• Trump fires federal prosecutors of January 6th insurrectionists — President Trump has fired federal prosecutors who were involved in prosecuting individuals related to the January 6th insurrection. This move raises concerns about a potential broader purge within the Justice Department. The action reflects an effort to retaliate against those who pursued legal action against his supporters involved in the Capitol assault.
• Trump initiates FBI personnel purge — President Donald Trump has initiated a significant purge of FBI personnel, targeting agents and officials involved in investigations that led to criminal charges against him. This includes the firing of David Sundberg, head of the FBI's Washington Field Office, which oversees sensitive national security and counterintelligence cases. The purge could potentially involve hundreds of agents, particularly those who investigated the January 6 Capitol assault. The FBI is attempting to resist, but Trump's position as chief executive suggests he may succeed in this effort.