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President Donald Trump’s push to assert control over the U.S. government led to the resignation of Danielle Sassoon, acting U.S. Attorney in Manhattan, after refusing a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams. The order cited potential interference with Adams' immigration crackdown efforts, a top Trump priority.
Sassoon, a former clerk for Justice Antonin Scalia, was among at least six Justice Department employees who resigned in protest. Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagan Scotten, also with strong conservative credentials, resigned as well. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, Trump's former defense lawyer, defended the order, criticizing the prosecutors for disobeying direct commands from the administration.
Sassoon's resignation highlighted growing tensions between traditional conservative legal principles and Trump’s expansive use of executive power. Her letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the importance of impartial law enforcement, regardless of political consequences. The resignations drew parallels to the 1973 “Saturday Night Massacre” during the Nixon administration.
Adams, who pleaded not guilty to bribery charges, denied any quid pro quo with Trump. The Justice Department, now led by Bove, is taking over the case from the autonomous Southern District of New York, signaling tighter control over federal prosecutions. Legal experts warn that further interventions could lead to more resignations within the DOJ.
This high-profile shake-up underscores the ongoing clash within the Justice Department as Trump’s administration continues to challenge established legal norms. Observers anticipate additional fallout as tensions between career prosecutors and political appointees escalate.
