by the Krasnov administration...
Maurene Comey was fired from the US Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on July 16, 2025, without a stated reason. The dismissal letter cited Article II of the US Constitution, which affirms presidential authority over federal appointments + removals.
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5405370-james-comey-daughter-maurene-comey-fired-reports/
While the Justice Department did not provide an official explanation, multiple sources suggest the firing was politically motivated, primarily due to her familial connection to her father, former FBI Director James Comey, a prominent critic of Donald Trump. According to her lawsuit, she was terminated "solely or substantially" because of this relationship or her perceived political affiliation.
https://www.courthousenews.com/former-prosecutor-sues-trump-doj-over-sdny-firing/
Comey, who had received repeated "Outstanding" performance reviews + played key roles in high-profile cases including those of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell + Robert Hadden alleges her firing violated civil service protections, due process + the First Amendment. She filed a lawsuit in September 2025 seeking reinstatement + challenging the use of Article II to bypass statutory safeguards for career employees.