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Reuters reported watchdog staffing losses alongside a surge in DOJ misconduct complaints

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Reuters reported that the Office of Professional Responsibility fell from 29 lawyers to 16 and that 1,666 complaints produced seven opened investigations in fiscal 2025. Those indicators do not prove any particular complaint was valid.

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  1. — Reuters via Investing.com (Wire-service investigation)

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Reuters reported watchdog staffing losses alongside a surge in DOJ misconduct complaints. Donaldtrumpler.com. https://donaldtrumpler.com/records/2026-08-12-doj-watchdog-capacity/

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