Justice Department says interim US attorney is fired hours after Virginia judges appoint him to replace Trump loyalist
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Key Points:
- Federal judges in the Eastern District of Virginia appointed James Hundley as interim US attorney to replace Lindsey Halligan, who was forced out last month.
- Shortly after Hundley's appointment, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly announced on social media that Hundley was fired, emphasizing that the president, not judges, appoints US attorneys.
- Dan Scavino, White House deputy chief of staff, hinted at further communication with Hundley by telling him to "check your email."
- Lindsey Halligan's tenure ended following a failed attempt to prosecute political figures associated with Donald Trump, including James Comey and Letitia James.
- The Justice Department has not yet commented on the situation.
