Lindsey Halligan is an American attorney currently serving as the interim United States attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. She previously held roles as a special assistant to the president and White House senior associate staff secretary before being appointed to her current Justice Department positions in late 2025.
Halligan has recently gained significant public attention due to her involvement in a high-profile legal case. She has been identified in news reports as the federal prosecutor overseeing the investigation into former FBI Director James Comey.
Her work on this case has come under scrutiny following critical remarks from a federal judge. Multiple news outlets have reported that the judge strongly admonished the Justice Department team for what were described as investigative missteps and potential misconduct in the proceedings.
These judicial criticisms have prompted public discussion about the handling of the case and Halligan's prosecutorial experience. The situation has elevated her profile beyond her official duties, making her a trending subject in legal and political circles.
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