Darin Smith has been nominated as Wyoming's top federal prosecutor, brewing a storm of criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ+ rights advocates. Opponents point to his thin legal record and his history of fighting against LGBTQ+ rights as reasons he is unfit for the job.

The controversy also stems from Smith's actions on January 6, when he stood outside the U.S. Capitol during the riot. U.S. Senators have leveled sharp criticism at his recent comments about that day, accusing him of trying to rewrite history. For now, his nomination is stalled in the Senate as lawmakers wait to cast their final votes.