Bill Essayli Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for Los Angeles

Essayli, a Trump-aligned California lawmaker and former federal prosecutor, takes on the influential role while his formal nomination and Senate confirmation remain pending.

• Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Bill Essayli's appointment as interim U.S. Attorney for Los Angeles, with formal nomination and Senate confirmation required for a permanent position.
• Essayli, a staunch Trump supporter, has been a polarizing figure in California politics due to his conservative stances on LGBTQ+ rights and 'parental rights' policies.
• The appointment follows the termination of Adam Schleifer, a federal prosecutor investigating a pro-Trump business executive, raising concerns about political motivations in reshaping federal law enforcement leadership.
• Essayli previously served as a federal prosecutor in the Central District of California, working on significant cases like the San Bernardino terrorist attack in 2015.
• This move reflects broader efforts by the Trump administration to install loyalists in key government positions, intensifying tensions with California's progressive policies.

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