r/moderatepolitics • u/Interesting_Total_98 • 1d ago

News Article Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/31/us/politics/trump-administration-exodus-of-lawyers.html
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u/onlyonedayatatime 1d ago

As one of the attorneys in this pic/article, I’ll add that this goes far beyond just DOJ. Those of us who left are from pretty much every agency. Only DHS has had an influx.

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u/chloedeeeee77 1d ago edited 1d ago

County councilmen who have already removed themselves all criminal cases, and who are apparently contemplating leaving the DOJ altogether: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/lead-federal-prosecutor-james-comey-seashells-photo-case-steps-rcna345342