President Donald Trump has appointed Julianne Murray as the new U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware. Attorney General Pam Bondi signed the order on Monday, with Murray’s swearing-in set for July 14, 2025.
Murray is a prominent figure in Delaware’s Republican circles, having previously run for governor in 2020 and attorney general in 2022. She has also served as chair of the Delaware Republican Party, working to increase the party’s visibility in a state that has traditionally leaned Democratic.
While Delaware has consistently voted for Democratic presidential candidates, including its native son Joe Biden, Murray’s appointment underscores the presence of a robust Republican contingent. Reports indicate that in 2020, Donald Trump actually outperformed Biden in Election Day voting, though Biden ultimately secured the state through absentee and mail-in ballots.
Delaware has been at the center of significant legal and political attention. The previous U.S. Attorney, David Weiss, oversaw the prosecution of Hunter Biden, resulting in convictions on federal gun charges and tax evasion in 2024. Murray’s appointment may signal a shift in prosecutorial priorities.
This development follows earlier reports concerning classified documents found in President Biden’s possession after his vice presidency. According to reliable sources, between 25 and 30 documents, some marked “Top Secret,” were discovered in various locations, including Biden’s Wilmington home. A special counsel investigation concluded that Biden “willfully retained and disclosed classified materials,” but did not recommend criminal charges.
The evidence suggests that Murray’s role as U.S. Attorney could involve reviewing these matters, as well as other cases related to the Biden family. The significance of this should not be overlooked, as it raises important questions about the intersection of politics and justice in our democratic system.