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What action led to Bharara's dismissal from his position in 2017?

  • His refusal to submit his resignation

  • His involvement in a scandal

  • His decision to prosecute a high-profile figure

  • His decision to take a position in academia

Answer

Bharara was fired by the Trump administration after refusing to submit his resignation, despite being offered a new position in the Justice Department. He was one of the few holdovers from the Obama administration and was seen as a potential threat to the Trump administration.
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