Virginia Democrat Calls DOJ Probe of Soros-Backed Prosecutor a Hit Job

A local Virginia Democrat criticized the Department of Justice's civil rights investigation into Soros-backed Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano as a "hit job" last week.

The department recently opened a probe into allegations that Descano's office provided preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants.

"Given how the Trump administration does their job, I would say it's likely to be a hit job because that's what they do," Fairfax County Supervisor Dan Storck, who represents the Mount Vernon District, said.

The investigation will assess whether "immigration consequences" in charging and plea deals violated federal laws that "prohibit recipients of Federal financial assistance from discriminating based upon race, color, or national origin," DOJ Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon said in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital.

Storck described the probe as another instance of the Trump administration targeting people they oppose.

"They make up stuff and then they go after them," he said. "I wish I could be more confident in the Department of Justice right now, but I can't."

Descano drew criticism after his office dropped violent charges multiple times and overlooked warnings about a suspect later accused of killing Stephanie Minter, a 41-year-old Fredericksburg mother, at a Fairfax bus stop in February. Authorities identified the suspect as Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh, who had more than two dozen prior arrests.

Descano addressed the investigation in a statement to Fox News Digital, calling his policies "fair, legal, and reflect the values of my community."

Storck said repeat offenders deserve accountability, though courts make the final call.

"The key is that we need to address folks who have a history of not abiding by the law and we need to make sure that those individuals have consequences," he said. "In the end, I realize that's the courts, but that's something that I feel very strongly about."

After discussions with Descano, Storck said they agreed that lawbreakers should face consequences.

"Steve and I have had several conversations, and he understands the importance to our community to ensure that folks who are consistently not complying with the law are held accountable and let the courts, in my mind, do their job," he said.

He urged the department to prioritize "significant and serious" crimes over targeting Descano.

"In general, we focus on individuals who either have a criminal history or are engaging in criminal acts that are significant and serious."

Storck emphasized collaboration with law enforcement to protect communities.

"I work with judges, prosecutors and police because I deeply believe that the people in Mount Vernon District have a right to the enjoyment of their community without risk of violence," he said.

He pledged to keep working against dangerous criminals.

"I'll always fight hard to ensure that people that are risking that safety and security of the folks in Mount Vernon district are not walking the streets," he said.

Descano's campaign received over $600,000 from the Justice and Public Safety PAC, a committee mainly funded by Democratic megadonor George Soros.

Descano and Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid testified Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement.