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The New York Times just ran breathless copy about an “exodus” of more than 10,000 lawyers from the federal government since the start of 2025. They act like it’s the end of civilization. If you prefer a functioning, accountable government over a permanent band of anti-administration holdovers, you might actually welcome the change. The real story isn’t that lawyers left — it’s that a political purge of the Deep State is finally happening, and the left-wing press is trying to turn it into a panic.
Why the New York Times is Worried — And Why You Shouldn’t Be
The Times peddles the usual angle: “loss of legal talent” and “agencies understaffed.” That sounds scary until you remember who much of that “talent” was representing. Many career DOJ lawyers spent years working to sabotage a rival administration’s priorities. They didn’t quietly disagree — they leaked, litigated, and coordinated with activist groups. So when one in five government lawyers leaves because they won’t serve a new president, that’s not a catastrophe. It’s a reset.
Good Riddance to Career Activists
Here’s the blunt truth: we don’t need zealots in government. We need people who will enforce the law, follow the chain of command, and implement the will of voters. The departing lawyers are freelancing for Democratic state attorneys general and left-leaning nonprofits. Translation: they’re swapping public service for political warfare. That’s not a brain drain. It’s a migration back to partisan battlegrounds where they can do the most damage to conservatives — and where voters can hold them accountable.
What This Means for the Department of Justice and for America
A leaner, more loyal DOJ will move faster on priorities the American people voted for. That could mean stricter border enforcement, firmer immigration policies, and a justice system that doesn’t act as a political tool against one party. If agencies need lawyers, they can hire competent, mission-focused attorneys who respect the rule of law instead of manipulating it. The shouting match from the Times and allied outlets won’t stop the administration from reshaping agencies to reflect voters’ choices.
Call it a purge, a purge that finally has a purpose: restoring honest, accountable governance. The media will keep fretting about “talent” and “expertise.” Conservatives will keep pointing out that expertise means nothing if it’s used to undermine democracy. Let the Times clutch its pearls. The rest of us can focus on building a justice system that serves the public, not a political faction. That’s the last laugh President Trump is getting — and it’s one hell of a punchline for the establishment.
