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Trump Nominates Halligan as U.S. Attorney Amid Criticism

9/21/2025

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President Trump nominated Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia after Erik Siebert's resignation.
Trump criticized the slow investigations into political opponents, including New York AG Letitia James, who faces mortgage fraud allegations.
Halligan, who lacks prosecutorial experience, previously represented Trump in a classified documents case.
Mary "Maggie" Cleary became acting U.S. attorney following Siebert's departure.
Trump called for quicker investigations and prompt charges against guilty parties.

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President Trump nominated Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia after Erik Siebert's resignation.
Trump criticized the slow investigations into political opponents, including New York AG Letitia James, who faces mortgage fraud allegations.
Halligan, who lacks prosecutorial experience, previously represented Trump in a classified documents case.
Mary "Maggie" Cleary became acting U.S. attorney following Siebert's departure.
Trump called for quicker investigations and prompt charges against guilty parties.