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DOJ spokesperson resigns, citing ‘toxic work environment’
The Hill ^ | February 28, 2025 | Lauren Irwin

Posted on 02/28/2025 11:35:52 AM PST by Red Badger

Joshua Stueve, a top spokesperson for the Department of Justice (DOJ), has resigned, citing a “toxic work environment” in his letter to leadership.

“Simply put, I cannot continue to serve in such a hostile and toxic work environment, one where leadership at the highest levels makes clear we are not welcomed or valued, much less trusted to do our jobs,” wrote Stueve, who is not a political appointee and has served in administrations run by both parties.

Stueve’s resignation is the latest in federal resignations and firings since the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) began examining various agencies to cut spending.

DOGE, the brainchild of Elon Musk, has won unprecedented access to internal systems of the federal government since Jan. 20. It has worked to dismantle parts of the government while pushing federal workers to resign.

Musk himself has repeatedly belittled federal workers, most recently in a Cabinet meeting earlier this week.

In his letter, Stueve said he had served administrations of both parties. Stueve has been a senior communications advisor for the DOJ since Jan. 2021.

“To be clear, the outcome of the most recent general election did not influence my decision. In fact, it has been an honor to serve this department under multiple administrations led by both Republicans and Democrats, each of whom have previously treated career staff with respect and dignity,” Stueve said in the letter, obtained by The Hill.

He said it was “heartbreaking” to see that “basic decency” was gone at the Department of Justice. Attorney General Pam Bondi was sworn in to lead the DOJ earlier this month.

Stueve wished his former colleagues the best and said they were “true patriots” of the country.

His resignation comes as others at the DOJ have resigned or been fired within the first few weeks of the Trump administration. Some of the DOJ and FBI’s top career officials have been targeted, including those who worked on Trump’s criminal prosecutions.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: abraindeadpottymouth; adiosmofo; adiospottymouth; communications; joshuastueve; nottopofficial; stueve
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1 posted on 02/28/2025 11:35:52 AM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

More winning


2 posted on 02/28/2025 11:37:11 AM PST by iamgalt
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To: Red Badger

Go ahead and let the door hit you in the butt.


3 posted on 02/28/2025 11:37:18 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (Ukraine stands as a warning that countries must sufficiently provide for their OWN defense.)
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To: Red Badger

A Biden holdover.

Bye.


4 posted on 02/28/2025 11:37:31 AM PST by Col Frank Slade
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To: Col Frank Slade

Addition by subtraction.


5 posted on 02/28/2025 11:37:46 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Red Badger

Given the opportunity to resign, before being thrown out the door?


6 posted on 02/28/2025 11:39:09 AM PST by Fireone (1.Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
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To: dfwgator

Adios, m-fer.

L


7 posted on 02/28/2025 11:39:11 AM PST by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Red Badger

So much winning


8 posted on 02/28/2025 11:39:15 AM PST by MNJohnnie (Don't blame me, my congressman is MTG!)
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To: dfwgator

No bias.


9 posted on 02/28/2025 11:40:11 AM PST by ActresponsiblyinVA
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To: dfwgator

**In his letter, Stueve said he had served administrations of both parties.**

He knew what to expect. So why wait till now? Quitting now is a statement.


10 posted on 02/28/2025 11:40:25 AM PST by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Red Badger

Arrest him. Put him through the J6 process. Let him live the rest of his life in solitary confinement and daily beatings.


11 posted on 02/28/2025 11:40:30 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: Red Badger

Good! Get out!


12 posted on 02/28/2025 11:40:33 AM PST by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
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To: Red Badger

Guy can’t even spell Steve


13 posted on 02/28/2025 11:40:35 AM PST by enumerated (81 million votes my ass)
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To: Red Badger

The smart rats leave the sinking ship (for them) first.

At least real rats have the courtesy to not bloviate as they escape.


14 posted on 02/28/2025 11:40:36 AM PST by Empire_of_Liberty
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To: Red Badger

Oh, gee. We lost another “spokesperson.”


15 posted on 02/28/2025 11:40:52 AM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Col Frank Slade
Good riddance to a Biden Boy


16 posted on 02/28/2025 11:40:53 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Red Badger

Well that is one less to be fired.


17 posted on 02/28/2025 11:41:05 AM PST by protest1
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To: Red Badger

In other words, a WOKE idiot.


18 posted on 02/28/2025 11:42:44 AM PST by Fai Mao ( Democrats need to go to prison.)
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To: Red Badger

Pretty rude of us to consider his job to be working for the American people instead of the Democrat party, isn’t it? This guy’s DOJ has a lot to answer for, and bipartisanship isn’t one of them.


19 posted on 02/28/2025 11:43:03 AM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Red Badger

He sounds like a fag.


20 posted on 02/28/2025 11:43:21 AM PST by ComputerGuy ( )
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