Trump Administration Appoints Interim U.S. Attorneys Amid Controversies
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Lindsey Halligan, a White House aide with no prosecutorial experience, was sworn in as interim US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after Trump dismissed her predecessor, amid concerns over political pressure to pursue charges against political enemies like James Comey and Letitia James. Her appointment raises questions given the sensitive nature of the district and her background, but a White House spokesperson defends her qualifications.
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