President Donald Trump has ordered the termination of all remaining U.S. attorneys appointed during the Biden administration, declaring that a full reset of the Justice Department is necessary to restore fairness and accountability. Trump described the move as essential to cleaning house and eliminating the politicization of the DOJ that he says plagued the agency under Biden.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that the justice system had been weaponized like never before and that restoring integrity had to start immediately. He asserted that America deserves a Justice Department that serves the people, not political interests.
A Swift Purge of Biden’s DOJ Holdovers
While it is customary for a new administration to replace politically appointed U.S. attorneys, Trump’s directive was unusually swift and decisive. The White House issued termination notices to Biden-appointed attorneys across the country, leading to numerous resignations and removals within days.
The sweeping action is seen as a direct response to what Trump and his allies have described as blatant weaponization of federal law enforcement, including politically motivated prosecutions and efforts to undermine his presidency. Many of the dismissed attorneys had played key roles in cases involving Trump allies, conservative organizations, and Republican officials.
Trump Installs New DOJ Leadership Focused on Law and Order
Alongside the firings, Trump has moved quickly to install loyalists committed to his vision of an impartial and effective DOJ. Several first-term advisers have been nominated for top Justice Department positions, including:
- John Eisenberg to lead the national security division
- Brett Shumate for the civil division
- Patrick Davis for the Office of Legislative Affairs
These appointments will require Senate confirmation, but Trump’s selections indicate a clear shift away from the politically driven policies of the Biden-era DOJ.
Restoring Public Trust in the Justice System
Trump’s actions send a strong message that the days of partisan lawfare and politically motivated prosecutions are over. His administration is focused on returning the DOJ to its original purpose—enforcing the law fairly and without bias.
This dramatic restructuring of the Justice Department is expected to have far-reaching consequences, setting the stage for major legal and political battles in the months ahead. With Trump’s firm stance on law and order, the DOJ will likely take a far tougher approach on issues like immigration enforcement, corruption investigations, and restoring confidence in the judicial process.
The clean-up has begun, and Trump is making it clear—business as usual in Washington is no longer an option.