US EditionMercer Gets Nod for Federal Judgeship
DELAWARE, JUL 09 – Julianne Murray succeeds David Weiss amid ongoing investigations into Hunter Biden, marking a politically significant shift in Delaware's U.S. Attorney's office, which handles key federal prosecutions.
- On Monday, Attorney General Pam Bondi signed an order acting for President Trump, appointing Julianne Murray as interim U.S. Attorney for Delaware, swearing-in on July 14, 2025.
- Following David Weiss's resignation in January, Murray becomes the third interim U.S. Attorney amid ongoing scrutiny over the Hunter Biden investigation.
- Spotlight Delaware confirmed Murray's appointment through GOP and Senate sources, with Coons's staff clarifying it remains interim and politically aligned with Trump.
- Murray's appointment could lead to stricter enforcement of federal statutes, with her planning to speak publicly after swearing-in, potentially impacting Delaware's legal landscape.
- More broadly, Murray's interim appointment ensures a staunch Trump ally leads Delaware's U.S. Attorney's office, potentially shifting political balance in a Democratic-leaning state.
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