Lindsey Halligan leaves post as US attorney after judges’ sharp criticism

Trump-appointed federal attorney with no prosecutorial experience led failed cases against president's political foes

Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed federal attorney who led the failed prosecutions of two of the president's political opponents, has left her position at the justice department, the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, said on Tuesday.

The departure of Halligan, who previously served as Trump's personal attorney, comes after multiple judges have sharply criticized her and cast doubts on her ability to lawfully remain in her position.