‘An unqualified insurrectionist’: outcry over Trump nominee in Wyoming
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Darin Smith, a former Republican state lawmaker with no trial experience, is awaiting Senate confirmation to become Wyoming's US attorney. Democrats are criticizing the nomination, citing Smith's lack of qualifications, his presence outside the Capitol on January 6th, and concerns about his record on LGBTQ+ rights. Smith was initially nominated by Donald Trump and advanced by the judiciary committee in a party-line vote. His nomination comes as Trump seeks to use federal law enforcement for political purposes, a strategy where US attorneys play a key role. Senate Republicans have confirmed 31 US attorneys since Trump took office. Smith previously served as interim US attorney after resigning from the Wyoming state senate.
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