DOJ Drops Federal Fraud Case Against Trump Donor After Prosecutor Is Fired

Jan 03, 2026

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Trump Prosecutors Drop Criminal Charges Against Favored Donor (Again) - National Memo

The Justice Department has abruptly dropped its criminal case against Trump donor and restaurant executive Andy Wiederhorn after the White House fired the career prosecutor leading the matter, raising fresh questions about political influence at the nation’s top law enforcement agency.

Federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges on July 29,…

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