Summary
More than 275 former Justice Department employees have asked Congress to increase oversight of the department. They are concerned about decisions that seem to prioritize President Trump's interests over established law and ethics. The letter they signed is timed with Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony in Congress, where she is expected to be questioned about several key issues.
Key Facts
- Over 275 former DOJ employees signed a letter urging more Congressional oversight of the department.
- Many DOJ career officials have left, questioning the department's integrity.
- The letter accuses the DOJ of prioritizing President Trump over legal and ethical standards.
- It highlights concerns about the department's practices and actions against certain political figures.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before Congress and is expected to face questions about specific cases.
- Since President Trump's second term began, approximately 107 out of 320 senior managers have left the DOJ.
- The DOJ has disputed data about the number of departures but has not provided updated figures.
