Thu Sep 25 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump Announces Former Defense Attorney Lindsey Halligan as Pick for Virginia U.S. Attorney Amid Controversy

**WASHINGTON D.C.** – Former President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his intention to nominate Lindsey Halligan, a lawyer who previously represented him in the classified documents investigation, as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The announcement, made via social media, follows the resignation of Erik Siebert, the previous head of the office, who reportedly faced pressure from Trump administration officials to pursue a criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Trump touted Halligan as a “tough, smart, and loyal attorney” who will bring “desperately needed, JUSTICE FOR ALL!” He emphasized her role in what he called the “winning fight against the Weaponization of our Justice System,” referencing the raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate.

The announcement has drawn immediate scrutiny due to Halligan’s lack of prosecutorial experience. Her legal background primarily involves insurance claims and, more recently, working in the White House staff secretary’s office, where she was tasked with addressing perceived “radical ideology” at the Smithsonian Institution museums.

The move also raises concerns about potential political motivations behind the nomination. Trump’s social media posts included criticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi and alluded to his desire for more aggressive investigations into his political opponents.

Siebert’s resignation was reportedly prompted by the failure of investigators to uncover incriminating evidence of mortgage fraud against Letitia James, despite pressure from Trump officials to bring charges. Trump openly questioned Siebert’s suitability for the role, citing the support he received from Virginia’s Democratic senators.

Following Siebert’s departure, Maggie Cleary, an official from the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, was named acting head of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Virginia. The nomination of Halligan is likely to face a contentious confirmation process in the Senate.

Read More