- President Donald Trump has nominated a senior White House aide for the position of top federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia.
- This nomination follows the removal of the previous U.S. attorney for the district, who was pushed out the previous Friday.
- The decision to elevate the senior aide signifies a strategic move by the Trump administration to place a trusted ally in a key prosecutorial role.
- The Eastern District of Virginia is a significant and influential jurisdiction, often handling major federal cases.
- This nomination is part of ongoing changes and realignments within the Justice Department under Trump’s presidency.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-nominates-senior-white-house-aide-top-federal-prosecutor-virginia)