Justice Department Turmoil After Effort to Probe Alleged ‘Deep State’ Plot Against Trump

After Donald Trump left office, his allies urged the Justice Department to probe a supposed “deep state” plot. The initiative aimed to uncover a coordinated effort to undermine the former president. The investigation triggered a series of internal crises within the department. Several senior officials saw their careers end as the probe expanded. Judges reported a decline in confidence toward the Justice Department’s impartiality. The controversy has raised questions about the department’s independence. Lawmakers are calling for reforms to protect the agency’s credibility. The episode underscores ongoing political battles over the Justice Department’s role.