Apple News Today Why an attorney tasked with prosecuting Trump’s critics resigned
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Sep 22, 2025 Trump's call for the DOJ to prosecute his political adversaries sparks controversy, especially after the resignation of U.S. Attorney Eric Siebert under pressure. A chaotic CDC advisory panel meeting leads to significant changes in vaccine recommendations, shifting away from a science-first approach. Meanwhile, family separations are resurging with Trump’s enforcement policies. In lighter news, tens of thousands attend a memorial for Charlie Kirk, while international recognition of Palestine continues to grow, and Chicago hosts its first organized open-water swim in nearly a century.
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Resignation After Declined Indictments
- U.S. Attorney Eric Siebert resigned after declining to seek indictments of Trump critics.
- Trump publicly criticized Siebert for being "Democrat-supported" and urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey, James and Schiff.
Risk To Justice Department Independence
- Critics say Trump's moves threaten DOJ independence by pushing prosecutions of political enemies.
- That perception risks a long-term slippery slope where prosecutorial decisions look personal, not legal.
New Nominee Has Trump Ties
- After Siebert left, Trump nominated Lindsey Halligan to the Eastern District of Virginia seat.
- Halligan previously defended Trump and now works on removing "improper ideology" from Smithsonian properties.