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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 16, 2026 at 8:28 AM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET

Trump administration ousts Seattle US attorney minutes after his appointment

3 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

The Trump administration dismissed a US attorney in Seattle shortly after he was sworn in. The attorney had been appointed to the role by a court, and the Trump administration moved to remove him almost immediately upon taking the position.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Fox News 1 hr ago
Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed
Washington Examiner 1 hr ago
Trump fires newly appointed top Seattle prosecutor

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

ABC News 3 hr ago
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle

Coverage timeline

Jul 16, 8:28 AM ET
3 hr ago
ABC News
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
Jul 16, 9:32 AM ET
1 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Trump fires newly appointed top Seattle prosecutor
Jul 16, 9:50 AM ET
1 hr ago
Fox News
Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed
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