Before becoming U.S. Attorney, what role did Lindsey Halligan serve in the Trump administration in 2025?

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Lindsey Halligan served as special assistant to the president and White House senior associate staff secretary from January to September 2025. Trump appointed her as acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia in late September, the day after her predecessor Erik Siebert resigned under pressure from the president. She was sworn in on Sept. 22, 2025, and three days later secured a two-count criminal indictment against Comey. CNN described her as Trump's "handpicked prosecutor" who spent 63 days as U.S. Attorney. Judge Currie found this prior role as Trump's aide, combined with zero prosecutorial experience, created conflicts that invalidated her appointment.

Before becoming U.S. Attorney, what role did Lindsey Halligan serve in the Trump administration in 2025?

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