re: DOJ charges James Comey in new case

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No one is above the law

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I hate the principle. But I dearly love the premiss

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Trevor Neil McFadden is a United States district judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Appointed by President Donald Trump, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate with an 84–10 vote and assumed office on October 31, 2017.

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Prior to his judicial appointment, McFadden served in various law enforcement, prosecutorial, and private practice roles. Notably, his court is assigned high-profile cases involving federal authority, administrative law, and executive branch actions. Most recently, on October 26, 2026, he was assigned the newly filed federal case against former FBI Director James Comey.
Early Life, Education, and Law Enforcement Career
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1978, McFadden initially pursued a career in public service and law enforcement.

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Undergraduate Education: He graduated magna cum laude from Wheaton College in Illinois in 2001 with a B.A. in English and Political Science.

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Law Enforcement: Following his undergraduate studies, he worked as a full-time police officer for the Fairfax County Police Department from 2001 to 2003.

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Legal Education: He attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served as an editor for the Virginia Law Review and graduated in 2006 (Order of the Coif). While attending law school, he continued public service as a part-time deputy sheriff for Madison County, Virginia—a role he maintained intermittently across his early legal career.
Legal Career and Public Service
Before joining the federal bench, McFadden compiled extensive experience within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and white-collar defense:

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Judicial Clerkship: From 2006 to 2007, he served as a law clerk to Judge Steven Colloton on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Department of Justice (Early Roles): He joined the DOJ as Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General (2007–2009) and later served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia (2009–2013), prosecuting federal crimes.
Private Practice: From 2013 to 2017, he was a partner at Baker McKenzie in Washington, D.C., focusing on white-collar defense and corporate compliance. During this time, he co-authored Corporate Settlement Tools: DPAs, NPAs, and Cooperation Agreements.
DOJ Leadership: In early 2017, he returned to the DOJ under the Trump administration as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General and acting principal deputy assistant attorney general within the Criminal Division.

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Notable Judicial Decisions
On the D.C. District Court, Judge McFadden has presided over several prominent constitutional, administrative, and criminal matters:
Executive & Congressional Disputes: He dismissed a lawsuit brought by the U.S. House of Representatives seeking to block President Trump from using diverted funds to construct a border wall (a decision later overturned on appeal). He also issued rulings regarding the shielding and subsequent release of Trump's tax returns to congressional committees.
January 6 Capitol Attack Cases: He has presided over numerous federal criminal trials arising from the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, rendering several notable trial verdicts and sentences.

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Public Health Regulations: He blocked a Washington, D.C., municipal rule that sought to allow minors to receive vaccinations without parental consent.

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