trump appointed acting ag fact check

Posts claim Trump appointed Ghislaine Maxwell's former defense attorney as acting AG. Here's the real story — Photo by Mark S

Criminal Defense Attorney vs Trump Acting AG?

In 2024, none of the 12 official acting attorney general appointments list a former Maxwell attorney, so Trump never installed Ghislaine Maxwell’s ex-lawyer as Acting Attorney General. The rumor stems from a viral tweet lacking any government paperwork. Legal Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does