Overview

• President Trump told reporters, “Yeah, I want him out,” referring to U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who oversaw the Virginia review of mortgage-fraud allegations against Letitia James.
• AP reports Siebert has been told to resign or be fired and that he is resigning under pressure; his top deputy, Maya Song, is stepping down from her leadership role.
• Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia have reported finding no clear evidence that James knowingly committed mortgage fraud tied to a 2023 Virginia purchase.
• The inquiry began with an April criminal referral from FHFA Director Bill Pulte, while administration officials now plan to install a prosecutor seen as more aggressive, according to multiple reports.
• Justice Department official Ed Martin drew scrutiny for urging James to resign and appearing outside her home, as James’ lawyers deny wrongdoing and decry the investigation as political retaliation.