The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (ESDVA) has been told to either resign or be fired on Friday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.

The Associated Press reported that tt was unclear who told Erik S. Siebert he was being removed, what reason was given or who might replace him.

Spokespeople for Seibert’s office and the Justice Department declined to comment Friday, AP reports.

Siebert was appointed by Trump as the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia on Jan. 20, 2025, following the resignation of the late Jessica Aber , who announced her decision to step down as the region's top prosecutor in January when President Trump took office.

Siebert's term was set to expire on May 20, but he was approved to continue

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