President Donald Trump’s administration has fired U.S. Attorney Darcie McElwee, replacing her with Craig Wolff as the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Maine. McElwee, a Caribou native nominated by former President Joe Biden, received the news via email from the Department of Justice leadership. McElwee expressed gratitude for her time serving the people of Maine and did not disclose her future plans.
The U.S. attorney position holds significant influence in Maine, addressing issues such as the opioid epidemic and illegal marijuana operations. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the sole Republican senator in New England, is expected to have a say in the nomination process, but her office has not yet commented on the matter. Many Republicans are being considered as potential candidates to replace McElwee, including Alex Willette, a former state lawmaker and Trump administration official.
The firing of McElwee is part of a larger trend of U.S. attorneys stepping aside or being replaced after a presidential transition. Trump’s actions in this regard have led to significant changes in federal prosecutor positions across the country. The outcome of the U.S. attorney nomination in Maine, particularly with Collins’ potential involvement, will be closely watched as the Trump administration continues to appoint officials in key positions.
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