The U.S. attorney's office in Washington is facing a crisis as President Trump's return to the White House has led to sweeping changes, including waves of firings, resignations, and demotions. Morale among career prosecutors has plummeted, with many describing the atmosphere as fearful and beleaguered amid aggressive efforts to root out perceived disloyalty and pursue cases aligned with the president's interests. The office's ability to handle complex white-collar and civil rights cases has been severely undermined, while an aggressive push to prosecute street crime has strained relationships with courts and led to a surge in dismissed cases and grand jury rejections. Leadership under Trump appointees has intensified the politicization of the office, with special projects targeting the president's adversaries and controversial investigations, further deepening internal divisions and prompting concern among veteran prosecutors about the erosion of ethical standards and the rule of law.