On November 1, 2017, Hur was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next United States Attorney for the District of Maryland.[3] On March 22, 2018, his nomination was reported out of committee by voice vote.[4] He was confirmed by voice vote later the same day.[5] He was sworn in on April 9, 2018.[6] On February 3, 2021, he announced his resignation, effective February 15.[7]
Appointed by Trump