2017 dismissal of U.S. attorneys

[1][50][51] Slate's Leon Neyfakh accused media outlets of sensationalizing Sessions' actions, which he said were "nothing particularly unusual or surprising," and noted the mass firings of U.S. attorneys accompanying each presidential transition.

[52] The Washington Post contrasted the Trump administration's decision with those of George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who replaced U.S. attorneys gradually.

At a time when attorney General Sessions has recused himself from major investigations into the Trump campaign, the independence of federal prosecutors could not be more important.

"[11][54] Tim Purdon, who served as U.S. attorney for the District of North Dakota from 2010 to 2015, said: "The way the Obama administration handled it was appropriate and respectful and classy.

"[11] Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he was "troubled to learn of reports of requests for resignations from the remaining U.S. attorneys, particularly that of Preet Bharara.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, New York State Republican Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, and Brian Kolb, the Assembly Leader, over Bharara's firing.

The work we do in the United States Attorney’s Office has such an important positive impact on the citizens of northern Indiana.

"[11] Daly's office released a statement which said, "It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as Connecticut's United States attorney.

"[62] Fishman said in his statement, "It has been the greatest professional experience that I can possibly imagine to have served in this office for the past seven-and-a-half years.

"[21] Magidson's release said, "It has been privilege and an honor to serve as the United States attorney for the Southern District of Texas.

It has been an incredible privilege to work alongside public servants who devote their tremendous talents to improving the quality of life in our community.