Recent actions by the US Justice Department have stirred significant controversy as multiple employees, particularly those involved in investigations related to former President Trump, have been dismissed. Pam Bondi led the charge, firing around 20 DOJ staff members associated with Trump cases, including those linked to Special Counsel Jack Smith. Sources indicate that this has created a culture of fear within the department and the FBI, as several other staffers were also let go without clear explanations. The broader implications of these firings raise concerns about institutional risk and public trust in the legal sector, as critics warn that political purges within the FBI, DOJ, and CIA could lead to a security nightmare.