A major development has shaken up the legal proceedings related to Donald Trump as Lindsey Halligan, a hand-picked federal prosecutor closely associated with Trump’s Justice Department, faces a sudden crisis threatening her ability to continue prosecuting key cases.
Sources indicate that Halligan’s appointment is being challenged as potentially illegal, which could disqualify her and undermine several ongoing prosecutions.
Halligan, a former insurance lawyer with little prosecutorial experience, was installed to aggressively pursue criminal charges against Trump’s political enemies, including former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. However, recent court rulings and legal challenges have called into question the validity of her appointment, citing failure to comply with statutory requirements. This jeopardizes the cases she is leading and risks throwing the prosecutions into disarray.
The controversy has also fueled criticism of the Trump administration’s approach to prosecutorial appointments, accusing it of weaponizing the justice system for political vendettas without regard to legal soundness. Several career prosecutors resigned or were fired amid pressure to support investigations lacking solid evidence, further undermining confidence in the process.
Legal experts suggest that if Halligan is disqualified, evidence and indictments in key Trump-focused cases could be dismissed or delayed, significantly complicating efforts to hold political allies accountable. This potential collapse marks a significant setback for Trump's "revenge tour," wherein legal actions against his foes have been heavily publicized.