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DOJ Fires Maurene Comey Amid Epstein Files Controversy

DOJ Fires Maurene Comey Amid Epstein Files Controversy

DOJ Fires Maurene Comey Amid Epstein Files Controversy
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The dismissal appears to be political retaliation against a career prosecutor who successfully convicted major criminals like Maxwell and worked on important cases. Trump's attacks on his own supporters over Epstein transparency concerns show an administration more interested in covering up than delivering promised accountability. This firing undermines the independence of federal prosecutors.

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