Trump Action Archive

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• FBI launches sweeping staff cuts — The FBI initiated a significant round of staff cuts as part of the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul the agency. At least five top FBI officials in major US cities, including Miami, Philadelphia, Washington, New Orleans, and Las Vegas, were ordered to resign or face termination. This move is part of a broader purge targeting career law enforcement officials, particularly those involved in investigations related to the January 6 Capitol attack and other Trump-related cases. The FBI Agents Association criticized the firings, warning of weakened national security capabilities.

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• Kash Patel nominated as FBI director — Kash Patel, a controversial figure known for promoting conspiracy theories, has been nominated by Donald Trump to head the FBI. His nomination has been met with approval from far-right extremists who were previously targeted by the FBI. Patel's confirmation hearing was contentious, and he is not expected to receive Democratic support. Experts warn that his leadership could lead to a reduction in efforts to confront far-right groups. The nomination is part of broader changes within the FBI, including the forced resignation of several high-ranking officials.
• Kash Patel's Senate confirmation hearing for FBI director — Kash Patel, nominated by Trump for FBI director, faced a Senate confirmation hearing where he refused to explicitly state whether he would use his position to investigate Trump's political opponents. Patel distanced himself from past statements perceived as targeting Trump's adversaries, claiming mischaracterization. Despite concerns from Democratic lawmakers about his potential misuse of FBI power, Patel maintained he would only investigate those who broke the law. His confirmation is likely, given Republican support, despite Democratic opposition.

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• US judge rescinds order barring Oath Keepers leader from Washington DC — A federal judge, Amit Mehta, rescinded an order that barred Stewart Rhodes, former leader of the Oath Keepers, and other defendants from entering Washington DC and the US Capitol without court permission. This decision followed a request from the US Department of Justice to vacate the ban and dismiss the terms of supervised release. The initial order was issued just three days prior. The rescission acknowledges the impact of President Trump's commutation of sentences for Rhodes and others involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.

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• Trump DOJ fires prosecutors involved in investigations against him — The Department of Justice, under Acting Attorney General McHenry, terminated several career prosecutors who were involved in investigations of former President Trump. This action is framed as part of an effort to end the "weaponization of government" and aligns with Trump's agenda. The firings raise concerns about the independence of the DOJ and its role in upholding the rule of law.
• Trump administration fires DOJ lawyers in criminal cases — The Trump administration fired more than a dozen DOJ lawyers involved in two criminal cases against the president. This action raises concerns about the independence of the Justice Department and potential interference in legal proceedings.
• Trump justice department fires officials linked to Jack Smith — On January 27, 2025, Acting Attorney General James McHenry fired over a dozen federal prosecutors who had worked on criminal cases against Donald Trump. These prosecutors were part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's team, which had charged Trump in two cases related to mishandling classified documents and attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The firings were justified by McHenry as necessary because the prosecutors could not be trusted to implement the president's agenda. This move is part of broader personnel changes within the Justice Department under the Trump administration.
• Trump fires federal prosecutors involved in his prosecutions — On January 27, Trump’s acting attorney general fired more than a dozen federal prosecutors who were involved in the criminal prosecutions against Trump. The official stated that the acting attorney general “does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda.”
• White House directed firing of special counsel prosecutors — The Justice Department, following instructions from the White House, fired more than a dozen federal prosecutors involved in criminal prosecutions against Donald Trump. The firings were directed by the acting Attorney General, James McHenry, and were linked to a memo from the White House personnel office. This action has raised concerns about the independence of the Justice Department and its potential use as an extension of the White House. The prosecutors were dismissed due to their roles in prosecuting Trump, which was seen as incompatible with the president's agenda.