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The fallout from recent events extends beyond the closure of the Kennedy Library; it has also led to numerous principled resignations within the Justice Department, reflecting deeper unrest among federal employees. Denise Chung, the chief of the Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., became emblematic of this resistance. Following Trump’s directive to cross ethical boundaries, Chung chose to resign rather than comply with what she viewed as an unlawful request to misrepresent an investigation.
Chung's resignation underscores a wave of principled stances among justice officials, reminiscent of historical events during the Watergate scandal. The magnitude of these resignations raises a critical alarm regarding the moral compass guiding current federal operations.