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Trump’s Attorney Dismisses Prosecutors Amid Controversial Leaks

10/18/2025

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President Donald Trump’s interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan has dismissed senior prosecutors in Eastern District of Virginia for unauthorized leaks.
Beth Yusi and Kristin Bird were among those removed.
Halligan’s moves show a divide with prosecutors after the indictment of Trump opponents James Comey and Letitia James.
Maggie Cleary resigned after opposing the Comey case.
Former prosecutor Michael Ben’Ary criticized the Justice Department for prioritizing political motives over national security.

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President Donald Trump’s interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan has dismissed senior prosecutors in Eastern District of Virginia for unauthorized leaks.
Beth Yusi and Kristin Bird were among those removed.
Halligan’s moves show a divide with prosecutors after the indictment of Trump opponents James Comey and Letitia James.
Maggie Cleary resigned after opposing the Comey case.
Former prosecutor Michael Ben’Ary criticized the Justice Department for prioritizing political motives over national security.