U.S. Attorney Erik Seibert of the Eastern District of Virginia resigned Friday.
The White House told him to step down or face termination.
Reason for Ouster
Sources say Seibert resisted bringing local charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
James is one of President Trump’s top political rivals.
Letitia James
The case under review involves alleged mortgage fraud tied to James.
Investigators say she may have misrepresented a property to obtain favorable loan terms.
A housing and finance banker told Fox News the case is viable.
Trump allies pressured Seibert to pursue charges more aggressively.
His reluctance ultimately cost him his post.
Seibert’s Background
Seibert joined the Eastern District of Virginia in 2010.
He was not yet Senate-confirmed but was expected to be.
