Donald Trump has blasted U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who is investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James , claiming "I fired him."

The remarks directly contradict reports from ABC News a day earlier that Siebert had resigned amid pressure from Trump administration officials to bring a criminal case against James.

However, in a post on Truth Social , Trump claimed Siebert didn't quit and he had withdrawn Siebert's nomination for U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA).

Why It Matters

Siebert's departure, after declining to pursue charges against one of Trump's political adversaries, represents a sharp escalation in what critics describe as the president's campaign of retribution.

What To Know

ABC News reported that U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert step

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