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- Federal judge Jennifer Mascott, a U.S. President Donald Trump appointee, remained managing trustee of Adfero for at least six months after her October 2025 confirmation.
- Despite promising recusal, Mascott visited the D.C. firm weekly and oversaw operations while hearing cases.
- Employees reported accelerated turnover and a former client ended services, describing the dual role as “very weird.”
- Mascott announced Adfero’s closure in June after consulting HR lawyers and advisors.
