Exclusive: Trump-Appointed Judge Issues Scathing Rebuke to President's Attorney Over Title Crisis
A US district judge appointed by Donald Trump has issued a stern order requiring Lindsey Halligan, the president's attorney, to justify her continued use of the title "U.S. Attorney" for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a previous court ruling deeming her appointment unlawful.
Judge David Novak's three-page order, dated Tuesday, demands that Halligan provide a written explanation within seven days for why she identified as a U.S. attorney in an indictment returned by a grand jury on December 2. The judge also told Halligan to explain why her use of the title does not constitute a false or misleading statement, signaling potential disciplinary action for "professional misconduct."
Glenn Kirschner, a frequent Trump critic and legal analyst, has panned Halligan's actions as "ethically reprehensible" and called on her to be held accountable. In a video released Wednesday, Kirschner stated that the order was a crucial step in holding Halligan accountable for her conduct.
The controversy surrounding Halligan's appointment began when Judge Cameron McGowan Currie found that the Justice Department's handpicked attorney was unlawfully appointed by Trump after he fired her predecessor. The Department of Justice has since appealed this ruling, but Novak's latest order brings fresh attention to the issue.
Kirschner believes that Halligan should be referred to her state bar counsel for an ethics investigation and face sanctions if found guilty of unethical behavior. "Accountability must come," he emphasized throughout his video.
With seven days remaining before Halligan is required to submit her written explanation, many are watching with interest to see how this crisis will unfold.
A US district judge appointed by Donald Trump has issued a stern order requiring Lindsey Halligan, the president's attorney, to justify her continued use of the title "U.S. Attorney" for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a previous court ruling deeming her appointment unlawful.
Judge David Novak's three-page order, dated Tuesday, demands that Halligan provide a written explanation within seven days for why she identified as a U.S. attorney in an indictment returned by a grand jury on December 2. The judge also told Halligan to explain why her use of the title does not constitute a false or misleading statement, signaling potential disciplinary action for "professional misconduct."
Glenn Kirschner, a frequent Trump critic and legal analyst, has panned Halligan's actions as "ethically reprehensible" and called on her to be held accountable. In a video released Wednesday, Kirschner stated that the order was a crucial step in holding Halligan accountable for her conduct.
The controversy surrounding Halligan's appointment began when Judge Cameron McGowan Currie found that the Justice Department's handpicked attorney was unlawfully appointed by Trump after he fired her predecessor. The Department of Justice has since appealed this ruling, but Novak's latest order brings fresh attention to the issue.
Kirschner believes that Halligan should be referred to her state bar counsel for an ethics investigation and face sanctions if found guilty of unethical behavior. "Accountability must come," he emphasized throughout his video.
With seven days remaining before Halligan is required to submit her written explanation, many are watching with interest to see how this crisis will unfold.
, but seriously tho, this is getting outta hand... she should just admit she doesn't have the authority to use it and save everyone the drama. Kirschner is kinda right though, she does need to be held accountable for her actions 
! I mean, come on, you're a U.S. Attorney... or so you claim 
? It's kinda like me saying I'm a pro at Fortnite when I've never even played before lol. Anywayz, Judge Novak is all like "spit it out, girl" and demands she explain herself in 7 days 
. Hopefully, she'll just own up to her mistake and not make this whole thing worse 
David Novak seems like he's not afraid to speak his mind and hold some folks accountable for their actions. Lindsey Halligan's use of the title "U.S. Attorney" is definitely sketchy, especially given the previous court ruling on her appointment. I'm loving how Glenn Kirschner is pushing for accountability – it's about time someone held Halligan's feet to the fire! 
The drama's just starting to unfold, and I can barely wait to see what happens next... 
. Are we really gonna make a big deal about someone using a title that's already been deemed unofficial? I guess its good that Kirschner is calling her out on it though 
. But seven days just seems kinda short to me, what if she doesn't come clean and all this drama continues?
so now the judge is basically telling halligan to explain why she's still using the title "U.S. attorney" even tho it was ruled out by another judge in 2022? i think its kinda funny that someone would use a title they dont have right lol... but seriously, this just goes to show how important accountability is. if anyone gets caught breakin rules, they should get called out for it! 
. I mean, come on, a court order is way more serious than just calling her out in a video - now she has to provide concrete answers. It's interesting that Glenn Kirschner is pushing for an ethics investigation, but what's the holdup with the Department of Justice appealing the original ruling? 
- david
about halligan using the title u.s. attorney already she's been gettin away w/ it 4 ages 
novak is doin a good job tryna keep em in line 
. Lindsey Halligan's actions are super sketchy, using a title she doesn't actually have 
. What's next? Is she gonna try to just waltz into the White House and start making her own laws 
? The fact that Trump appointed this judge is also weird, it feels like he's trying to stack the deck against his enemies 
. I'm all for accountability, but let's not forget who's behind this whole mess 
. I hope she gets roasted by her state bar counsel 
. This whole thing just reeks of abuse of power and arrogance 
. What's next? Is this going to be the downfall of Halligan's career or just a strategic move to distract us from more pressing issues? 
this is getting good! i think Lindsey Halligan is in some serious trouble here 
his call for an ethics investigation and potential sanctions is well-deserved 
. I think it's refreshing to see Glenn Kirschner, a vocal critic of Trump-era judicial appointments, advocating for accountability and transparency 
. Whatever the outcome, it serves as a reminder that even in times of uncertainty, upholding the integrity of the judicial system is crucial for maintaining public trust 
. It looks like Trump's people are still trying to pull some strings, even after all these years. And now Lindsey Halligan is caught in the middle... it's all pretty wild 
.