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Published on: 28/01/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
The administration of Donald Trump has fired more than a dozen prosecutors linked to the investigation and prosecution of the Republican leader while he was out of office. An official told the Reuters news agency that acting Attorney General James McHenry determined that the prosecutors “could not be trusted to faithfully implement the President’s agenda because of their significant role in prosecuting the President” The move underscored Trump’s threats to seek retribution against those who scrutinised his behaviour. Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts, though he was sentenced to an “unconditional discharge”. The other accused Trump of falsifying business documents to conceal a hush-money payment to an adult film actress during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump has denied wrongdoing in all four cases and accused the prosecutors of leading a politically motivated “witch hunt” Trump has led a purge of federal government offices since taking office on January 20. On January 24, news reports revealed he had fired a dozen inspectors general. Some experts say terminations violated federal law requiring advance notice of 30 days.
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Imagine a world where “oh Lordy, there are tapes” was delivered on and we never had this shit show.