Trump Pressures AG Bondi to Pursue Political Opponents Amid US Attorney Resignation

President Donald Trump publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to swiftly pursue legal action against his political adversaries, including former FBI Director James Comey, Senator Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James, via social media posts and public remarks. Trump criticized the Justice Department for inaction, stating that delays are damaging his reputation and credibility, and demanded that justice be served immediately, whether his foes are guilty or not. This public pressure followed his firing of U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who had been overseeing a criminal mortgage fraud investigation into Letitia James but reportedly resigned amid Trump's dissatisfaction with the lack of charges. Trump proposed nominating Lindsey Halligan, a senior White House aide and lawyer, to replace Siebert as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The political rivals named by Trump have all been involved in investigations or legal actions against him or his administration, deepening longstanding conflicts. Critics argue that Trump's actions threaten the independence of the Justice Department by exerting political influence over legal proceedings.