Trump's 'Get Her' Campaign Exposed: U.S. Attorney Resigns Amid White House Pressure to Target Political Foe
WASHINGTON – In a stunning development that is sending shockwaves through the capital, a top federal prosecutor has abruptly resigned following what sources describe as an intense and sustained pressure campaign from the Trump administration to prosecute one of the President's chief political adversaries. The move is being seen as a blatant attempt to politicize the nation's top law enforcement agency.
Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the highly respected Eastern District of Virginia—often referred to as the "rocket docket" for its efficiency and high-profile cases—stepped down on Friday. His departure comes after his office's monthslong investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud failed to produce criminal charges, a result that reportedly infuriated the White House and led to his ouster.
The political drama escalated when President Donald Trump himself confirmed the administration's wishes in no uncertain terms. He bluntly told reporters in the Oval Office that he wanted Siebert "out." This bombshell admission lays bare the administration's efforts to target James, who has become a major thorn in the President's side. As New York's top lawyer, James has successfully pursued significant legal action against Trump for fraud, making her a high-profile opponent the White House was allegedly determined to neutralize through federal prosecution.
For months, Siebert’s team of career prosecutors meticulously examined the allegations against James. Yet, despite the immense political pressure bearing down on them from Washington, they did not bring an indictment, presumably due to a lack of sufficient evidence. Sources familiar with the matter suggest the White House's push for charges was relentless, culminating in the demand for Siebert's ouster when he failed to deliver the desired political outcome. This explosive situation raises serious questions about the weaponization of the Justice Department for political retribution.
In a final, carefully worded email to his colleagues, a copy of which was reviewed by The Associated Press, Siebert offered no hint of the political firestorm surrounding his exit. He lauded his staff as the "finest and most exceptional" employees within the Justice Department, maintaining a professional facade even as his tenure came to a dramatic and politically charged end. His silence on the controversy speaks volumes, leaving his praise-filled memo as a stark contrast to the turbulent reality of his departure.
Siebert's forced resignation marks a critical moment, fueling a fierce and growing debate over the independence of federal law enforcement. Critics across the political spectrum are sounding the alarm, arguing that this move represents a dangerous blurring of lines between impartial justice and raw political vengeance, leaving many to wonder who the administration might target next. The fallout from this high-stakes D.C. confrontation is only just beginning.
