Why are Department of Justice officials resigning under the Trump administration?

Department of Justice officials are resigning due to being asked to take actions they consider unethical, immoral, or potentially illegal. Andrew Weissmann highlights Denise Chung's resignation as an example of career prosecutors pushing back against directives that could violate legal standards, specifically Fourth Amendment protections. These resignations mirror the Watergate era, when officials resigned in response to Nixon's attempts to control the Justice Department. The resignations have come from various departments including the FBI leadership, the Public Integrity section, and US Attorney offices, reflecting widespread ethical concerns among career professionals of all political backgrounds.