Trump Urges AG Bondi to Target Political Foes Amid DOJ Investigations

President Donald Trump has publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to take swift and decisive legal action against several of his political opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey, Senator Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James, expressing frustration over perceived delays and inaction by the Justice Department. Trump criticized the resignation of Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who was overseeing a mortgage fraud investigation into James, and announced his intention to nominate his own lawyer, Lindsey Halligan, as Siebert's replacement, calling for a "firm prosecutor" in that role. Despite his criticisms, Trump praised Bondi as "very careful" and "very intelligent," while emphasizing the need for faster prosecution to maintain the credibility of the justice system. The Justice Department has faced accusations from Trump and his allies of political bias and failure to act against his adversaries, with James' attorneys condemning the moves as politically motivated retaliation. Mary "Maggie" Cleary has been named acting top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia following Siebert's resignation amid the controversy. The situation highlights ongoing tensions around the Justice Department's handling of investigations related to Trump and his political opponents.