In a swift and controversial decision, the White House has fired the newly appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, just hours after he was chosen by federal judges for the position. John Sarcone III, who was initially designated as the Acting U.S. Attorney, saw his tenure abruptly end as the Trump administration moved to dismiss him, acting against the preferences of the judiciary. This sudden dismissal has raised questions about the independence of the judicial selection process and the influence of political affiliations in federal appointments.