Over 10,000 lawyers have left the federal government since end of 2024: Report

Thousands Of Government Lawyers Quit. Trump Says 'Good!'

17% of U.S. federal lawyers — over 10,000 — have quit since Trump's reelection, with hiring far below attrition. The hollowing of DOJ and regulatory agencies creates enforcement uncertainty on antitrust, AI governance, and compliance for tech companies operating in the U.S. market.