Trump Nominates Former Attorneys and Aides for Key Prosecutor Roles
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Lindsey Halligan, a lawyer with limited prosecutorial experience and primarily a background in insurance law, was quickly appointed by President Trump as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, despite concerns over her lack of experience in complex federal and national security cases. Her appointment follows her active support for Trump and her role in defending him publicly, raising questions about her qualifications for the position.