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Trump Pressures Justice Department to Probe Rivals as Virginia U.S. Attorney Resigns and Halligan Is Nominated

The pressure campaign follows disputed mortgage‑fraud allegations from FHFA chief Bill Pulte.

Overview

  • Trump used a Truth Social post addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi to urge investigations, saying "we cannot wait" and naming Adam Schiff, Letitia James and James Comey.
  • Erik Siebert, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned after reportedly rejecting a fraud case against James due to insufficient evidence, according to multiple outlets.
  • Trump said "I fired him" and announced Lindsey Halligan, his former attorney now serving in the White House, as his nominee to fill the Virginia post.
  • Media reports say Siebert also declined to pursue action against former FBI director Comey, whom Trump has accused of lying to Congress.
  • Legal experts and opposition figures warn the public demands and rapid personnel moves risk undermining prosecutorial independence at the Justice Department.