The resignation letter hit like a bomb. Joshua Stueve—a career Department of Justice spokesperson who served both Republican and Democratic administrations—didn't mince words when he quit last week. His letter called out the "hostile and toxic work environment" where career staff aren't "welcomed or valued, much less trusted." But what's truly damning is Stueve's heartbreak over the disappearance of "basic decency" at the DOJ under newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Let that sink in. This isn't some disgruntled Biden appointee throwing a tantrum over a lost election. This is a non-political professional walking away from his career because the atmosphere has become unbearable. And he's not alone—federal resignations are piling up as the DOGE administration's "examination" (read: purge) of government agencies continues its scorched-earth campaign.
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