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Ex-DOJ official slams former bosses over Jan. 6 inaction

14 May 2026 09:02

Former Trump DOJ appointee Jonathan Gross has publicly criticized acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other former bosses, accusing them of sabotage and betrayal. - Gross revealed the Weaponization Working Group had no budget or staff and rarely met.

- He was placed on paid leave and demoted after bringing Jan. 6 defendants into DOJ headquarters.

- Gross joined the DOJ after representing Jan. 6 defendants, despite no criminal defense experience.

- The DOJ has not released any report on alleged abuses in Jan. 6 cases.

The criticism highlights ongoing frustration among Trump allies over lack of accountability.

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