Trump Appoints Lindsey Halligan Virginia U.S. Attorney Amid Prosecutorial Concerns

President Trump appointed Lindsey Halligan as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, a move that has drawn criticism due to her limited prosecutorial experience, having handled only three federal cases prior to this role. Halligan, 36, previously worked as an insurance lawyer and served as one of Trump's personal attorneys, gaining his confidence after meeting him at a golf event in 2021. She is expected to lead investigations against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both considered adversaries by Trump, following the resignation of her predecessor, Erik Siebert, who was removed for not pursuing charges against them. Halligan's background includes legal work outside criminal prosecution, a degree from the University of Miami School of Law, and participation in beauty pageants during her college years, highlighting a nontraditional path to a significant prosecutorial position. Additionally, she has connections with Erika Kirk, whom she attended university with, and has been noted for her distinctive fashion sense aligning with other women in Trump's circle. This appointment exemplifies a departure from typical Justice Department hiring practices, emphasizing loyalty to President Trump over conventional qualifications.