A wave of firings at the Justice Department has raised concerns about political influence in the agency. Notably, a high-ranking official alleged she was dismissed after refusing to reinstate gun rights for actor Mel Gibson, a close ally of former President Trump. The firings also included the head of the organized crime drug task force and several other top officials in a broad purge seen as part of the ongoing reshuffling under the Trump administration. The situation has sparked debates about the integrity of the Justice Department and the appropriateness of political motivations influencing key decisions.