Forced to Cede
India-born Preet Bharara, a prominent US prosecutor, has been sacked by the Trump administration from his position as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York after he refused to resign. Recently, Trump ordered 42 attorneys including Bharara, appointed during the Obama administration, to step down from their positions. However, Bharara, known for his fight against corruption, stood his ground. “I did not resign. Moments ago I was fired. Being the US Attorney in SDNY will forever be the greatest honour of my professional life,” he tweeted. His dismissal was a surprise to many, as he had announced that he would remain in office after a meeting with Trump in November.