Part 6/15:
The internal dynamics have grown tense, as Halagan and her allies take a hard line. Several experienced prosecutors involved in politically sensitive cases, including alleged civil or criminal probes tied to Trump and his associates, have either been fired or forced to resign. Notably, those involved in the investigation into former FBI Director James Comey, or energy fraud schemes worth billions, have been caught in this crossfire.
Leaked reports suggest that some prosecutors have been escorted out of buildings and stripped of security clearances—signs of a campaign aimed at consolidating control and silencing dissent. The department’s leadership insists that any leaks undermine the integrity of ongoing investigations, asserting a strict zero-tolerance policy.