Trump Appoints Lindsay Harrigan as Federal Prosecutor

President Donald Trump appointed Lindsay Harrigan, a senior aide from the White House, as the chief federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia. This decision comes after U.S. attorneys were dismissed on Friday.

In announcing her new role, Trump referred to Harrigan as a “tough, clever, loyal lawyer,” highlighting her long-standing involvement with his legal matters. He expressed confidence in her capabilities, stating she’s “extremely intelligent, fearless, and has the power and determination” to excel in this significant position, collaborating with Attorney General Pam Bondy and Associate Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Harrigan previously served as one of Trump’s legal advisors during the FBI’s investigation into the handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and she’s been actively involved in the administration’s legal strategies.

The newly appointed prosecutor will be tasked with navigating the political pressures around pursuing criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is under investigation for alleged mortgage fraud.

Eric Sheebert, who was the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned from his position on Friday. His departure is linked to ongoing inquiries related to discrepancies involving documents tied to James’ properties in Brooklyn and Virginia.

In a rather dramatic twist, Sheebert stated he resigned in an email, while Trump took to social media to claim, “He didn’t quit, I fired him!” Notably, Trump received support from two Democratic state senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, who jokingly commented, “Next time, let me come in as a Democrat, not a Republican.”

James’ representatives have firmly rejected the allegations against her, arguing that the investigation is politically motivated.