Prosecutor Resigns After Trump’s Ultimatum: The Fallout from the Letitia James Saga

President Donald Trump’s attempt to retaliate against New York Attorney General Letitia James has encountered a notable obstacle. On Friday, Trump expressed intentions to terminate a federal prosecutor, Erik Siebert, after he failed to uncover any evidence suggesting James had committed mortgage fraud. However, Siebert resigned later that evening, as reported by the Associated Press. Sources indicated that the Trump administration informed Siebert of the impending termination, with reports citing September 19 as his last day in office. Siebert had been appointed to examine claims that James falsified bank documents to secure government-backed assistance. The investigation encompassed a property purchased by James in Norfolk, Virginia, in 2023. Allegedly, she misrepresented it as her principal residence while residing in New York. After determining no solid evidence against her, Siebert opted not to pursue charges, leading to scrutiny online regarding the administration's motives. (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)