Remember when Clinton nominated Janet Reno as AG and fired 93 US attorneys in one fell swoop? A lot can happen, quickly
President Clinton’s dismissal of 93 U.S. attorneys in 1993 was a routine part of a new administration asserting its priorities. U.S. attorneys are political appointees who serve at the president’s pleasure, and it’s common for an incoming administration to replace them with individuals aligned with its policies. Clinton’s decision, while sweeping, followed precedent and allowed …