Trump Nominates Pasco Mayor Serrano U.S. Attorney Eastern Washington

President Donald Trump has nominated Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, pending Senate confirmation. Serrano, a Republican and former candidate for Washington state attorney general, has been recognized for his conservative stances, including opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and gun restrictions, and has described January 6 Capitol rioters as "political prisoners." He has served as Pasco's mayor since 2024 and has a background as an environmental lawyer with the U.S. Department of Energy and founder of the conservative Silent Majority Foundation. If confirmed, Serrano would replace Acting U.S. Attorney Stephanie Van Marter, following Richard Barker's recent resignation from the post. His nomination marks a significant political promotion and has received support from local officials and Rep. Dan Newhouse. Serrano's legal work includes representing clients challenging state regulations and litigating cases aligned with his conservative views.