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Former Jan. 6th prosecutor slams Trump for 'clear act of political retribution' against investigators - MSNBC Reports
NBC News has learned the Acting FBI Director pushed back forcefully on an order from the Trump administration to fire FBI and DOJ officials who worked on investigating and prosecuting the January 6th rioters.
Former January 6th federal prosecutor Ashley Akers has been outspoken since she resigned from her position and shares her thoughts on both the Trump administration’s goals and the sweeping pardons for January 6th rioters. - Aired on 02/02/2025.