The 2024 presidential election has left career officials at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in turmoil. After Donald Trump’s resounding electoral victory, reports suggest widespread panic and uncertainty among DOJ prosecutors, particularly those involved with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations. According to Politico, many DOJ attorneys are “terrified” and considering leaving their posts as the Trump administration prepares to take office.
The crux of their anxiety lies in Trump’s vocal animosity toward the DOJ, which he accused of being a tool of political persecution during his campaign. The former president has made it clear that he intends to shake up the department, vowing swift action against officials he perceives as part of the “deep state.”
One of Trump’s key promises is to fire Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has been leading investigations into Trump’s alleged misconduct, including the January 6 case and classified documents case. Speaking with radio host Hugh Hewitt last month, Trump didn’t hold back. “I would fire him within two seconds,” Trump stated. “He’ll be one of the first things addressed.”
This rhetoric has amplified tensions within the DOJ, with Smith’s team and other special counsel prosecutors bracing for a political upheaval. Smith’s recent request for Judge Tanya Chutkan to pause the January 6 case against Trump was seen by some as a strategic retreat. However, this move won’t shield him from the scrutiny of investigations already launched by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the House Judiciary Committee into his office’s operations.
The mood at the DOJ is reportedly grim. A sense of dread has permeated the department as officials grapple with the reality of Trump’s return to power. According to Politico, career prosecutors fear they will be targeted, either forced out of their roles or subjected to public scrutiny.
“Everyone I’ve talked to, mostly lawyers, are losing their minds,” an anonymous DOJ attorney told Politico. “The fear is that career leadership and career employees everywhere are either going to leave or they’re going to be driven out.”
These concerns aren’t entirely unfounded. Trump has repeatedly promised to purge what he calls “deep state” elements within the federal government. His rhetoric has left DOJ attorneys wondering whether their positions are secure and if they’ll face retribution for their work under the Biden administration.
A significant portion of the anxiety revolves around those involved in special counsel investigations. These prosecutors now worry about being labeled as partisan actors, a stigma that could follow them beyond their DOJ careers. The fear of being publicly criticized or investigated by congressional allies of Trump has led some to contemplate early exits.
Politico’s report underscores the internal struggle many DOJ attorneys face. While some are determined to remain in their positions to uphold the rule of law, others are contemplating whether it’s worth staying in a hostile environment where their work may be undermined or politicized.
Adding to the tension are the investigations into Jack Smith’s special counsel team. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has already signaled his intent to probe Smith’s operation, questioning its legitimacy and impartiality. Meanwhile, the House Judiciary Committee, led by staunch Trump ally Jim Jordan, has launched its own inquiries.
These investigations aim to uncover potential misconduct within Smith’s office, further complicating the already fraught environment at the DOJ. For career prosecutors, the prospect of being caught in the crossfire between a Trump-led DOJ and congressional oversight is daunting.
As Trump prepares to take office, the DOJ faces an uncertain future. Many of its attorneys are grappling with whether to stay and weather the storm or leave before the anticipated shakeup. The potential for mass resignations could significantly impact the department’s operations, leaving it understaffed and struggling to maintain its caseload.
For those who choose to stay, the next four years may be marked by political battles and public scrutiny. Trump’s promises to overhaul the DOJ signal a challenging road ahead, with the department potentially facing its most turbulent period in modern history.
The 2024 election not only reshaped the political landscape but also sent shockwaves through the Department of Justice. With Trump set to reclaim the presidency, the DOJ’s career prosecutors are bracing for a storm of unprecedented magnitude. Whether they choose to stay or leave, their decisions will shape the future of the department and its ability to function in an era of heightened political conflict.
Fire and arrest everyone at the DOJ for treason. Remember, rope is reusable!
Agreed. This DOJ and others have had absolutely no restraints on their actions for over 8 years. It’s time for them to feel pain that you have felt Mr. President. To let them go unpunished AGAIN…….is unthinkable.
Agreed, this has been nothing short of outright Sedition, Conspiracy and Treason by those that wield power in the government and this can’t go unpunished like was done with Hillary, Comey, Obama and the rest for the totally fraudulent Russian Collusion and Steele Dozier Fake Impeachments against Trump in his first term as President! This is absolute evil and total madness to have allowed this shit to go as far as it did and now it’s time to pay the piper as the saying goes!
This is now looking like the rats jumping off the burning ship routine! There are at least a dozen life sentences due in order to “serve justice,” and according to the way things used to be done when following the rule of law and the Constitution to the letter even way back when there wasn’t such overwhelming corruption deep in the government machine, these were hanging offenses that would have been carried out for much less than what these clown got away with; but in these times of so much wicked corruption and blatant evil getting its way nothing happened to the worst criminals this Nation has ever seen “within its structure!”
This excerpt shows me that some good people in this country that know what they doing and what Justice being served looks like are getting the wheels turning in the right direction for a change; “investigations already launched by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the House Judiciary Committee into his office’s operations.”
So, “Jack Smith’s team and other special counsel prosecutors bracing for a political upheaval;” they sure had better count on it and be ready to spend a long time behind bars!
They should be scared and they deserve everything that comes their way plus some. Make no mistake they used Lawfare in an attempt to change the election, that’s about as un-American as you can get. They abused their position and power because of an ideology that’s become power hungry and thinks they know what’s better for you than you do. it’s disgusting and counter to individual Liberty They are becoming an enemy of the constitution and the country.
DaMunk; absolutely correct and it is horrible what they did and try to get away with!
During this presidency, I would hope and pray that President Trump will not allow any of the deep state to get away with any attacks made to destroy our country and its Constitution. The DOJ and his minions should be sent to the prison at GITMO and await their dates for treason. Those held illegally without charges be released and paid restitution. Those justices held them without filing charges to be arrested and charged. The Minnesota Police Officers arrested for George Floyd should be set free and pardoned for charging them with his death. The BLM brothers of Kamala Harris be found and arrested due to the insurrection they committed and using facial recognition to find them. The FBI, CIA, and DOJ heads be arrested for treason, and their necks stretched beyond recognition. Any federal Agency found responsible for illegal state activity be dissolved and replaced for the needs of the Government. A new LE Agency to handle arresting illegal activity found by Jim Jordan’s committee and not managed under the DOJ but capable of arresting those within it!
James, I AGREE 100% Garland, the Bidens, and their like think they can do anything to anybody without accountability. There IS NO Accountability in America today for liars and plotters and collusion to perform a coup by LawFare.
But all those corrupt SOB’s sure as hell went non-stop after Trump for Collusion with Russia and anything else they could imagine while tripping on acid! Leftist Lunatic Commie Scums all over the government machine!
James McElreath Jr, agreed and that would be the wheel of justice finally starting to turn for the better which is long overdue! I recall how so much was starting to go the wrong way when Jeff Sessions was the AG and he gave some lip service about Rule of Law but nothing changed because the Deep State Rules, but I pray that is changing and Fast!
They should all be arrested and prosecuted, stripped of their rank and sent to GITMO. It’s Treason.!
Pentagon officials are once again plotting against President Trump, this time discussing ways to countermand his potential controversial orders, according to reports from CNN. Defense sources reveal that these unelected bureaucrats are “gaming out” scenarios, including the possibility of Trump deploying military troops for mass deportations and reclassifying federal employees for easier dismissal.
But one Republican contributor called out the hypocritical behavior of these officials, stating that they should communicate directly with Trump instead of plotting behind closed doors. “What’s Donald Trump supposed to think?”CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Scott Jennings. “He’s gotta read in the newspaper tonight that the unelected bureaucracy of the federal government is having meetings, at some level, about how to thwart or counterman the Commander in Chief.”
The main concern for these officials is the potential reinstatement of Schedule F, a Trump-era order that made it easier to dismiss underperforming civil servants. Sources claim to have received countless emails on this topic, with one defense official stating, “My email has been inundated on this topic.” President Biden already abolished this order within his first week in office, but Trump has promised to reinstate it in the future.
In addition, Trump’s relationship with the Department of Defense is expected to be very different in his second term. Officials speculate that this could lead to a more aggressive use of the military, such as deploying troops to the border or using them to combat “the enemy within” – a term Trump used to describe his political opponents.
It’s no secret that Trump has faced backlash and betrayal from former appointees, including former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and former Chief of Staff John Kelly. Kelly even compared Trump to a fascist and accused him of praising Adolf Hitler, a claim that Trump vehemently denied. These individuals, along with other critics from the 2020 election cycle, will likely not be part of Trump’s second term.
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But despite the opposition and challenges, Trump continues to fight for the American people and their best interests. And the fact that unelected bureaucrats are plotting against him only reaffirms his commitment to drain the swamp and shake up the establishment. With Trump’s determination and resilience, there’s no doubt that he will continue to make America great again.
How could these DOJ lawyers have possibly thought their side was gonna win? Did they really think that putting boys in girls’ bathrooms was a winning strategy? How did they ever pass the bar?
Steve; you do point out the obvious to the rational and sane, but most important, you clearly reveal that we’ve had totally insane, F’up sickos to the hilt in this passing maniac administration, remember Rachel Leland Levine the (Pedo) Surgeon General (he she it) that Biden thinks the world of; and they all should be shipped to GITMO or a permanent Insane Asylum to kill each other off!
Brother Michael, very well put and you’ve hit on much of the heart of the matter as to what has been one of the most if not totally corrupt administrations in US history and I say Trump is firing up beautifully but a total shakedown from the top to the bottom is what is needed and going after every culprit and anti-American traitor in our government apparatus is fully needed and warranted! Take that evil bastard Kelly and toss him out on his ear less any pension and assets he screwed the American people out of; preferably kicking him into GITMO where he truly belongs! I’m so sick of the rotten dirt-bags and scums throughout our corrupted government; it makes me want to puke! Get her done Trump Administration, flush the damn swamp toilet!
Exactly Brother, now it’s revealed that hundreds of Bureaucrats running the State department, Pentagon who are now saying they are preparing to undermine President Trump, and try to remove his authority.!
That’s Treason and they should be executed as per the Constitution.
Those Bureaucrats claim the people work for them and have no say.