# Federal judge rules Trump administration unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey

https://mins.news/en/video/116198

- NBC News, 2026-10-26 16:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GabkfsOhzb8

> A federal judge found that the Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, a former assistant U.S. attorney. NBC News’ Ryan Reilly explains the ruling and the circumstances surrounding her dismissal.

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