Trump Expected to Fire US Attorney Over Refusal to Charge NY AG Letitia James

President Donald Trump is set to fire U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert after Siebert's office was unable to find evidence to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with alleged mortgage fraud related to her 2023 Virginia home purchase. Despite the lack of incriminating evidence, Trump officials pressured Siebert to bring charges against James, a frequent political adversary who previously won a lawsuit against the Trump Organization for fraud. Siebert's dismissal could destabilize the Eastern District of Virginia's U.S. Attorney office, which handles significant espionage and terrorism cases. Trump nominated Siebert in May but reportedly plans to replace him with someone who will more aggressively pursue investigations against James. Critics view this move as part of a broader campaign by Trump to use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies. James, who must reside in New York as an elected official, has been accused by Trump and his allies of political bias and corruption, claims she denies.