Trump Plans to Dismiss U.S. Attorney Over Letitia James Investigation

President Donald Trump plans to dismiss U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert of the Eastern District of Virginia for not pursuing charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to sources familiar with the matter. Siebert's office investigated allegations of mortgage fraud against James but found insufficient evidence to proceed with an indictment.

The investigation centered on claims that James misrepresented a Virginia property as her primary residence to secure favorable loan terms. However, prosecutors determined that the evidence did not support criminal charges.

James has been a frequent critic of Trump and previously led a civil fraud case against him and his company. The potential dismissal of Siebert has raised concerns about the administration's influence over the Justice Department and its use in targeting political adversaries.

Siebert, a career prosecutor and former police officer, has served in the Eastern District of Virginia since 2010. He was nominated by Trump in May and has been serving as interim U.S. attorney since January.

The Justice Department and Siebert's office declined to comment on the matter.