Overview
- Acting DHS general counsel Chad Mizelle urged lawyers on X to DM him if they “support President Trump and anti-crime agenda” and are interested in AUSA roles.
- White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller boosted the post, saying “Patriots needed” and inviting those who want to combat fraud, crime and illegal immigration to reach out.
- Mizelle initially had direct messages disabled before re-enabling the feature and posting “Fixed!” shortly after.
- Commentators warned against politicizing prosecutor hiring, with Ed Whelan asking if DOJ deems presidential support a lawful criterion and Andy McCarthy arguing DOJ should be defunded if partisan litmus tests apply.
- No formal change to DOJ hiring policy has been reported, and the solicitation has fueled calls for clarification and possible oversight of how AUSAs are selected.