In a surprising move, President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that Lindsey Halligan, his former attorney, would take on the role of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. This announcement comes just hours after he urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to ramp up efforts against his political adversaries.
Trump took to Truth Social to express his support for Halligan, stating, “Pam Bondi is doing a GREAT job as the Attorney General of the United States. She’s smart and dedicated to our Country, but we really need a tough prosecutor in Virginia – someone like Lindsey Halligan to drive things forward.”
Earlier, the president directly addressed Bondi in a post where he highlighted his concern over perceived inaction regarding potential legal pursuits against figures such as former FBI Director James Comey, California Senator Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Time for Justice
Trump’s message was clear: “We can’t delay any longer, this is hurting our reputation. They’ve impeached me twice and indicted me five times, all for fluff. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED NOW!” he insisted.
Halligan, currently serving as a special assistant to Trump, was part of his legal team during the civil litigation following the controversial raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence related to classified documents. She will take over from Erik Siebert, who resigned following Trump’s demand for his exit.
Despite standing by Bondi for some time, Trump’s recent criticisms suggest his patience may be wearing thin, even while he publicly supports her.
It appears that during his first two terms, Trump has ensured less turbulence in his higher-level positions, maintaining a relatively stable staff compared to previous administrations.
What’s Next for Halligan?
It’s unclear whether Halligan’s appointment is temporary while awaiting a Senate confirmation vote. Before this announcement, Mary “Maggie” Cleary from the Justice Department claimed she had been unexpectedly selected for the position.
Insiders revealed that Trump had expressed frustration that criminal charges related to mortgage fraud against James hadn’t been launched yet. The same office is also looking into Comey, another of Trump’s political opponents, connected to past investigations concerning Trump’s 2016 campaign.
Past discussions indicated that Siebert didn’t believe the evidence against these figures was sufficient for charges, signaling possible complications in these ongoing legal assessments.
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