It's a legitimate question, however, since Hawaii's US Attorney is a very prominent position.  One might assume that an ambitious AUSA would be throwing his/her name in the hat, but since it is a political appointment it's not something you do if a long-term career with the DOJ is what you're after.  By virtue of the political nature of this position, it stands to reason that the most likely candidate to be chosen by the Trump administration and AG Sessions would have to be a local political type in good standing with the GOP and with an established legal background.  Who does that leave us with?