A top U.S. federal prosecutor whose office has been investigating President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, on Friday refused to step down after the administration abruptly said it was replacing him.
The dramatic standoff marks the latest in series of unusual actions by Attorney General William Barr that critics say are meant to benefit Trump politically and undermine the independence of the Justice Department.
DOJ Tries to Oust US Attorney Investigating Trump Allies Berman said he was refusing to leave his post and said his ongoing investigations would continueIt also comes as Trump seeks to purge officials perceived as …read more
Source:: Voice of America
