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The Trump administration fired a U.S. Attorney who had been appointed by federal judges minutes after his appointment.
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Who
Trump Administration, Federal judges, Seattle prosecutor
What
The Trump administration fired a U.S. Attorney who had been appointed by federal judges minutes after his appointment.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:15:23 GMT · 4h 16m ago
Where
Seattle ·
Why
The reason for the firing was not immediately clear, but it occurred shortly after the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington announced it would not defend the Trump administration's travel ban in court.
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The firing raises questions about political interference in the justice system and could lead to a legal challenge. It highlights tensions between the executive branch and federal judges regarding prosecutor appointments.
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