Trump's latest slap to judicial system gives rejected prosecutor 'special' title to keep him in power

Trump's latest slap to judicial system gives rejected prosecutor 'special' title to keep him in power

In a step that avoids normal oversight rules, the Department of Justice has given John Sarcone III, the temporary U.S. attorney for New York’s northern district, a new title. This title is “special attorney to the attorney general,” allowing him, as Trump’s pick, to stay in power after a judicial panel rejected his permanent appointment. Sarcone’s original temporary role was about to end, and federal judges refused to extend his term, an unusual…