Erik Siebert, who was the top prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, told his staff he resigned Friday amid reports he was facing pressure from the Trump administration over the James probe – which has yet to result in criminal charges.
Trump says he axed US attorney investigating NY AG Tish James: ‘He didn’t quit, I fired him!’
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September 20, 2025
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