During Donald Trump's second term, over 10,000 federal lawyers have left their positions, representing about one in five federal attorneys. This mass exodus has significantly impacted the Department of Justice and the Department of Education, which has lost 53% of its legal staff. Trump attempted to frame this trend positively, labeling those leaving as 'Radical Left Deep State Lunatics' and asserting that their departure is beneficial for the country. He suggested that those who have left are being replaced by individuals who align more closely with his vision for America. The Department of Homeland Security is the only agency to have increased its legal staff due to rising immigration cases. Many of the departing lawyers are moving to roles with Democratic state attorneys general or nonprofit organizations that oppose Republican policies. This trend reflects a broader dissatisfaction among federal employees, as noted by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who emphasized a desire for integrity in their work environments. The situation raises questions among law students regarding the long-term implications of working for the Trump administration.