Trump Reportedly Plans to Fire US Attorney Over Investigation into NY AG Leticia James
Eyewitness News ABC7NYOctober 5, 20251 min100,579 views
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- 🎯 President Trump is reportedly planning to fire the US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
- 💡 This action follows the US attorney's office's inability to find incriminating evidence against New York Attorney General Leticia James.
- 🗣️ James' lawyer characterizes this as part of a "revenge tour" after she successfully brought a civil fraud case against Trump.
Investigation into Leticia James
- 🔍 The Eastern District of Virginia's US attorney's office had been investigating Leticia James for approximately five months.
- ⚠️ The investigation was based on allegations that James committed mortgage fraud when purchasing her home.
- 🚫 After the investigation, US Attorney Eric Sbert reportedly found no evidence worthy of prosecution.
Trump's Alleged Intentions
- ⚡ President Trump reportedly intends to replace Sbert with someone who will more aggressively pursue prosecution of the New York Attorney General.
- ⚖️ This move is seen as an escalation of Trump's efforts to seek retribution against his perceived enemies.
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