Summary
Lindsey Halligan, appointed by President Donald Trump as the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is facing scrutiny for sending messages to a journalist about an ongoing federal case. The use of encrypted messages in this exchange has raised questions about adherence to Justice Department policies and the perception of Halligan's impartiality.
Key Facts
- Lindsey Halligan was appointed by President Donald Trump as the interim U.S. attorney.
- Halligan contacted journalist Anna Bower via Signal, an encrypted messaging app, on October 11.
- The messages discussed a federal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
- Halligan's contact with Bower was unsolicited and concerned an active prosecution.
- The case involves allegations against Letitia James related to a property mortgage application.
- Halligan used disappearing messages, raising concerns about Justice Department policy compliance.
- The Justice Department confirmed the authenticity of Halligan's messages to Bower.
