Judge Blocks Prosecutor Removal

A federal judge has rejected defense efforts to remove two key prosecutors from the high-stakes case against the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the Correspondents’ Dinner. The defense argued that the acting AG and U.S. Attorney, both present at the event, could be seen as witnesses or victims — but the judge firmly rejected that, emphasizing the charges involve targeting the President and top officials, not everyone in the room. The defense also raised concerns over ties between prosecutor Jeanine Pirro and Trump, but the judge called that irrelevant, noting it’s common for presidents to appoint known allies to such roles. The ruling is a major win for the Justice Department as they move forward with what’s shaping up to be one of the most politically charged cases of Trump’s presidency. The defendant remains not guilty, and the prosecution team, led by Todd Blanche and Pirro, stays intact. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99749cf41a1d2364