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Unvetted, Unconfirmed U.S. Attorneys Shift Too Much Power to Trump
Episode 143
Thursday, 30 October, 2025

"There are few areas where constitutional checks and balances are more important than the selection of U.S. Attorneys, the 93 most powerful federal law enforcement officials across the country," said New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet. "The Trump administration’s installation of US Attorneys without either the vetting process that accompanies Senate confirmation, or the approval of federal judges in the district, violates the separation of powers foundational to our democracy."