Judge Beryl Howell is a federal judge appointed by President Barack Obama, indicating a Democratic political affiliation by appointment
. She has served on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia since 2010 and was chief judge from 2016 to 2023
. Howell has been involved in high-profile cases related to investigations into the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections and has made rulings that align with protecting democratic processes and limiting executive power
. Her political affiliation is generally understood as aligned with the Democratic Party due to her appointment by a Democratic president and her prior work with Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy
. Additionally, some Republican figures have criticized her for remarks perceived as politically charged against former President Donald Trump, further reflecting a partisan perception of her judicial stance
. In summary, Judge Beryl Howell's political affiliation is linked to the Democratic Party through her appointment and professional background.
