WH Sends Termination Letters To Many Biden-Appointed US Attorneys

A significant shift is taking place in Washington after the administration of Donald Trump began removing several federal prosecutors who were appointed during the presidency of Joe Biden. The White House issued termination notices to multiple U.S. Attorneys nationwide, signaling an effort to reshape leadership within the United States Department of Justice and align it with the new administration’s priorities.

Reports indicate the notices were sent through an email from the deputy director of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. The message informed recipients that, under President Trump’s direction, their service as U.S. Attorneys had ended effective immediately. While the exact number of officials affected remains unclear, several prosecutors from offices including Seattle and Maryland soon confirmed their departures.

Legal analysts note that leadership changes in the Justice Department are typical when a new administration takes office. However, the traditional approach is for incoming presidents to request resignations rather than issue direct termination letters. Earlier in the week, more than two dozen U.S. Attorneys originally appointed by Biden were still serving, though that number began dropping quickly as exits were announced.

Among those leaving were Tara McGrath in San Diego and Erek Barron in Maryland, along with prosecutors in Northern California, Seattle, and North Carolina.

At the same time, the United States Senate confirmed several of Trump’s ambassadorial nominees, including Warren Stephens to the United Kingdom, Tom Barrack to Turkey, and Tilman Fertitta to Italy—moves that further reflect the administration’s effort to install trusted allies in key positions.