The Daily

A Disastrous Day in Court for Trump

November 25, 2025

• Federal judge dismissed criminal charges against James Comey and Letitia James due to improper appointment of prosecutor Lindsey Halligan
• Halligan, a Trump loyalist with no prosecutorial experience, brought indictments despite career prosecutors finding weak evidence
• Legal challenge focused on Halligan’s double temporary appointment violating the normal US attorney nomination process
• Vindictive prosecution claims raised but not ruled on, leaving that issue unresolved for now
• Cases dismissed without prejudice, allowing possibility of refiling if a qualified prosecutor is found
• Ruling cited precedent where improper appointment led to dismissal of charges against Trump’s own case
• Decision marks a significant setback for Trump’s retribution campaign against political enemies
• Trump administration likely to continue seeking cases and venues to pursue retribution despite this ruling