A Republican turncoat courts a Trump judgeship

A Republican turncoat courts a Trump judgeship

At first glance, Erin Nealy Cox might seem like a safe bet for traditional Republicans. She calls herself a “Texas Republican” and served as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas under President Donald Trump, confirmed in late 2017. But like many Trump-era appointees, she quickly revealed herself as just another creature of the swamp. Republican voters shouldn’t trust her. Cox, whose family roots run deep in Texas Republican politic…

Former U.S. Attorney and J6 critic wants federal judgeship under Trump

A former U.S. Attorney from Texas during the first Trump administration now reportedly is seeking a federal judgeship.Erin Nealy Cox apparently is one of more than 20 applicants for the open federal judgeship in North Texas, according to sources familiar with the matter.Despite her history with Trump, Nealy Cox has been a staunch critic of the January 6 protests and its participants. And Nealy Cox’s law firm is in the crosshairs of the Trump adm…