Summary
President Trump stated that he fired U.S. attorney Erik Siebert, claiming Siebert had strong support from Democratic senators. Siebert was involved in investigations related to political figures, including New York's attorney general Letitia James.
Key Facts
- President Trump said he fired U.S. attorney Erik Siebert after learning Siebert had strong support from Virginia's Democratic senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
- Earlier reports suggested that Siebert had resigned, but Trump claimed he was fired.
- Siebert did not pursue a case against New York's attorney general Letitia James related to mortgage fraud.
- James has been a vocal opponent of Trump and previously led a successful civil fraud case against him.
- Siebert was also investigating former FBI director James Comey but chose not to prosecute him.
- The Trump administration has considered using mortgage fraud charges against political adversaries.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency director William Pulte accused Letitia James of falsifying documents to get better loan terms, but no charges were filed.
