Saturday, September 20, 2025 -U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert of the Eastern District of Virginia resigned after facing pressure from the Trump administration to pursue charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James in a mortgage fraud case.
Siebert’s office had concluded there was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges, but administration officials reportedly pressed him to move forward regardless.
The investigation focused on allegations that James misrepresented residency and property documents, claims she has firmly denied as politically motivated. Her office labeled the effort as an abuse of power aimed at silencing a prominent critic of President Trump. The controversy escalated after Trump publicly stated he wanted Siebert “out,” fueling concerns about direct political interference in the Department of Justice.
Siebert’s resignation has sparked debate over the independence of federal prosecutors and the integrity of the justice system. Legal experts warn that pressuring prosecutors to target political opponents undermines public trust, while supporters of James argue the case highlights the growing risks of politicized justice in a polarized climate.
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