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Julianne Murray Resigns, Critiques Political Appointment Process

12/12/2025

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Julianne Murray resigned as Acting U.S. Attorney for Delaware on December 12, 2025, after expressing disappointment at leaving the position.
She criticized the blue slip tradition, saying it is politically motivated and allows local lawmakers to block appointments.
Trump supporters, including former lawyer Alina Habba, said the resignation undermines the Department of Justice's integrity and stressed that Murray was a qualified appointee focused on crime reduction.

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Julianne Murray resigned as Acting U.S. Attorney for Delaware on December 12, 2025, after expressing disappointment at leaving the position.
She criticized the blue slip tradition, saying it is politically motivated and allows local lawmakers to block appointments.
Trump supporters, including former lawyer Alina Habba, said the resignation undermines the Department of Justice's integrity and stressed that Murray was a qualified appointee focused on crime reduction.