President Donald Trump's Justice Department on Monday fired more than a dozen employees who worked with special Counsel Jack Smith in prosecuting Trump, claiming the decision was in line with the administration's mission to end the weaponization of the federal government.

The terminations come after the administration reassigned at least 15 individuals at the agency to smaller roles last week, per the New York Post, including one official who pushed for the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago. 

Acting Attorney General James McHenry ordered the terminations because he did not trust the officials to “faithfully [implement] the president’s agenda,” a DOJ official told Fox News on Monday.

“Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump,” the official said in a statement. “In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda.”

The statement did not include a precise number of people who were terminated, or details on the roles of the individuals. But those who were fired were notified via letters.

Smith resigned his own post earlier this month, ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.