White House Sends Termination Letters To Some Biden-Appointed US Attorneys
The White House under President Donald Trump issued termination notices to several U.S. Attorneys across the nation who had been appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden. This action appears to be part of an effort to address officials who might not comply with the directives of the new administration.
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In an email obtained by Reuters, the deputy director of the presidential personnel office communicated to the recipients, “At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as U.S. Attorney is terminated, effective immediately.”
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While it was not clear if all affected individuals received these termination notices, numerous U.S. Attorneys from locations such as Seattle to Maryland have chosen to resign. Current and former attorneys from the Justice Department noted that while it is customary for U.S. Attorneys to resign following a presidential transition, it is more typical for the incoming administration to request resignations rather than issue abrupt termination letters.
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As of Wednesday, over two dozen U.S. Attorneys appointed by Biden remained in their roles, with at least three still employed as of Thursday, according to their offices. The White House did not provide any comments, and multiple inquiries directed to the U.S. Department of Justice went unanswered.
Among those dismissed was U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath from San Diego, a Biden appointee, who reported receiving her termination notification from the White House, which also expressed gratitude for her service. Another Biden appointee, U.S. Attorney Erek Barron of Maryland, sent a farewell email to his entire office shortly after the termination notices were distributed, indicating that his time in office “has come to an end.” In the email, which was reviewed by Reuters, Barron expressed, “It has been an honor to lead such a talented and dedicated team.” He later confirmed his departure in a LinkedIn post on Thursday.
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A spokesperson for her office stated on Thursday that Tessa Gorman, the U.S. Attorney based in Seattle, has resigned at the request of the president. Gorman was first appointed on an interim basis by the former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and subsequently confirmed by the judges of the Western District of Washington.
On Wednesday evening, Dena King, the U.S. Attorney appointed by Biden and the leading federal prosecutor for the Western District of North Carolina, also declared her resignation.