# Fired Prosecutor Sues Justice Department Over Blog Posts Critical of Trump

A former federal prosecutor who was dismissed after writing blog posts critical of Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the US Justice Department. The suit alleges unlawful retaliation and seeks reinstatement, highlighting tensions between political loyalty and civil service protections.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/prosecutor-fired-trump-blog-lawsuit) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:24:58 GMT