Ex-DOJ officials reflect on Trump's transformation of the institution

By — Ali Rogin Ali Rogin By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ex-doj-officials-reflect-on-trumps-transformation-of-the-institution Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump have made sweeping changes since he returned to office. They’ve redefined the focus of key divisions and challenged legal norms, and thousands of career lawyers have resigned or been fired. Justice Correspondent Ali Rogin asked several former DOJ attorneys and leaders to reflect on what they believe it means for the institution's future. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Jun 16, 2026