Dozens of prosecutors have been let go from the U.S. Justice Department, as President Donald Trump's administration follows through on promises to retaliate against those involved in investigations into Jan.

The Trump administration is set to expand a purge of career law enforcement officials, demanding the names of those who worked on January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack and Trump-related investigations for potential removal – a move that could affect thousands.

NBC Justice reporter Ryan Reilly and former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman join Nicolle Wallace to react to the breaking news that the office of acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove has asked the FBI for a list of bureau employees involved in Jan.