A report states President Trump plans to fire U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia following a five-month investigation that failed to uncover evidence linking New York Attorney General Letitia James to mortgage fraud. The probe centered on allegations that James falsely claimed a Virginia home as her primary residence, violating legal requirements for public officials.

Sources familiar with the matter revealed administration officials have informed Siebert of Trump’s decision, with his final day expected Friday. Abbe Lowell, an attorney for James, condemned the move as a “brazen attack on the rule of law,” accusing the president of punishing officials who refuse to prioritize political agendas over legal duties.

Siebert, appointed by Trump in May, faced pressure after his office could not substantiate claims against James. The administration reportedly aims to replace him with someone more aggressively pursuing investigations into her.

The controversy emerged amid a broader legal battle involving James, who sued Trump over alleged financial misconduct. A recent New York appeals court ruled against a $527 million penalty against the president, deeming it an unconstitutional fine. The case, which began in 2022, has intensified tensions between James and Trump, positioning her as one of his most formidable adversaries.

A bench trial earlier this year resulted in a $464 million judgment against Trump and his business, though the financial penalty was later overturned. The decision highlighted deep divisions among judges, with some advocating for retrials or case dismissals.