Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him
It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.
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"It was a great honor to be appointed by the Court as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia."
— James W Hundley , Other
"EDVA judges do not pick our US Attorney. POTUS does. James Hundley, you’re fired!"
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"It was a great honor to be appointed by the Court as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia."
— James W Hundley , Other
"It was a great honor to be appointed by the Court as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia."
— James Hundley , Other
"Judges don't pick U.S. Attorneys, @POTUS does. See Article II of our Constitution. You are fired, Donald Kinsella."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"It was a great honor to be appointed by the Court as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia."
— James W Hundley , Other
Key People
Court-appointed U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York who was recently fired.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
The former acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia who resigned under pressure.
James Comey is a former FBI Director.
A lawyer appointed by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office.
A veteran litigator appointed as interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Letitia James is the Attorney General of New York.
A White House aide and former personal attorney to Donald Trump, appointed as US Attorney.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.
The Justice Department dismissed James Hundley, who had been unanimously selected by judges as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, highlighting ongoing tensions over prosecutorial appointments.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the firing of James Hundley, appointed by federal judges, underscoring the administration's stance on prosecutorial appointments.
The Trump administration dismissed James Hundley, appointed by judges as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, highlighting ongoing conflicts over prosecutorial appointments.
The Justice Department swiftly fired James Hundley, appointed by federal judges as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, continuing a clash over control of the office.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the firing of James Hundley, appointed by federal judges as interim U.S. attorney for ... , amid ongoing disputes over prosecutorial appointments.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the firing of James Hundley, who had been unanimously chosen by judges to replace former ... .
The Trump administration dismissed James Hundley shortly after he was appointed by judges as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, highlighting ongoing tensions over prosecutorial appointments.
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