Attorney General Pam Bondi fires top DOJ ethics official

Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired Joseph Tirrell, a senior ethics attorney at the Department of Justice. Tirrell announced his termination on LinkedIn without a reason given in his dismissal notice. He was responsible for advising on ethical obligations and overseeing the DOJ's ethics program.

This move follows Bondi's recent dismissals of over 20 officials linked to former special counsel Jack Smith, whose investigations included the Trump prosecutions. Tirrell's extensive resume includes roles in the Navy and FBI. His firing raises questions about the ethics office, especially after a controversial gift disclosure involving Smith.