Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Trump Nominates Halligan for U.S. Attorney Role
Former President Donald Trump has nominated his lawyer, Lindsey Halligan, to be the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
This happened after the last person in that job, Erik Siebert, resigned.
Trump said Halligan is fair and smart.
Halligan previously represented Trump in civil cases.
It is uncertain whether she will fill the role long-term.
Trump urged a change in the district, saying they need someone tough, and seemed to pressure current Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Donald Trump nominated Lindsey Halligan for U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Halligan previously represented Trump in civil cases.
This nomination follows the resignation of the prior officeholder.
Trump stated Halligan will be 'Fair' and provide 'JUSTICE FOR ALL.'
Trump appeared to pressure Pam Bondi to advocate for Halligan's nomination.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Lindsey Halligan
- What
- Trump nominated Halligan for U.S. Attorney
- When
- Recently, after the resignation of the previous officeholder
- Where
- Eastern District of Virginia
- Why
- To fill the vacancy after the previous officeholder resigned.
- Nominee
- Lindsey Halligan
- Nomination for
- U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
- Previous Role
- Former Lawyer for Donald Trump
- Preceding Attorney
- Erik Siebert
