Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer Fired by Trump Justice Department (1)

March 7, 2025, 10:55 PM UTCUpdated: March 8, 2025, 1:17 AM UTC

The head of the Justice Department’s pardon office said she’s been fired, becoming the latest career official caught up in a sweeping personnel shake-up at the agency in the new Trump administration.

Elizabeth “Liz” Oyer announced her dismissal Friday on LinkedIn where she shared a photo of a removal notice signed by newly installed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

“I’m sad to share that I was fired today from the job I have poured my heart and soul into for the last three years. I am so proud of the team we built in the Office of the Pardon Attorney, ...

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