This is par for the course. But to do it all in almost in one shot as in this case seems more of a dysfunctional administration then of any hanky panky. It also stems from all the leaks and paranoia that the administration has regarding all the leaks. What's strange is the firing of Preet Bharara, he was well thought of and promised by trump that he'll remain with the NY office...then BOOM. you're fired, it was a classic "FAKE YOU OUT" move.
Could that be related to the DoJ's preparation for that March 20 public hearing by the House Intel Committee. You got to wonder!!
This is par for the course. But to do it all in almost in one shot as in this case seems more of a dysfunctional administration then of any hanky panky. It also stems from all the leaks and paranoia that the administration has regarding all the leaks. What's strange is the firing of Preet Bharara, he was well thought of and promised by trump that he'll remain with the NY office...then BOOM. you're fired, it was a classic "FAKE YOU OUT" move.
US attorneys appointed by a former president are typically asked to resign when a new administration comes in. But you are right, the timing on this is remarkably hasty compared to past practices.
to get rid of these attorneys. Trump listened to Hannity and voila. Just as Mark Levin said "Obama tapped Trump" voila: Trump says Obama tapped him.
Preet Bhahara, attorney in NYC, is refusing to resign. Preet Bharara was recently asked to look into Emoluments Clause and Trump. Maybe Trump is nervous about P.Bharara....
Should be interesting!
It is a political appointment.
U.S. Attorneys are replaced only at the start of a new White House administration. U.S. Attorneys hold a political office, and therefore they are considered to serve at the pleasure of the President. At the beginning of a new presidential administration, it is traditional for all 93 U.S. Attorneys to submit a letter of resignation. When a new President is from a different political party, almost all of the resignations will be eventually accepted. The attorneys are then replaced by new political appointees, typically from the new President's party.
In 1993 the Clinton administration asked for the resignation of all 93 U.S. attorneys.