Government Accountability

Federal Judge Exposes Illegal Appointment of Trump-Era Prosecutor, Blocking Tax Return Access

By Economics Desk | January 9, 2026

A federal judge has ruled that John Sarcone, a Trump-era appointed prosecutor, lacked lawful authority to serve as acting U.S. attorney, invalidating his actions and blocking access to sensitive tax records—highlighting ongoing abuse of appointment powers during the previous administration.

In a decisive ruling underscoring the dangers of sidestepping constitutional safeguards, U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield declared that John Sarcone, a prosecutor appointed during the Trump administration, was unlawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney for New York’s Northern District. This judgment irreparably undermines Sarcone's involvement in ongoing investigations and underscores a disturbing pattern of executive overreach that threatens the rule of law. How Long Will Washington Allow Illegal Appointments to Undermine Justice? The Trump administration’s efforts to circumvent Senate confirmation processes by placing prosecutors like Sarcone into critical positions without lawful authority have finally met judicial resistance. Judge Schofield’s...

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