Theo Stamos Appointed Acting U.S. Attorney Amid Controversy

Theo Stamos has been named acting U.S. attorney for a Virginia office affected by controversies involving inquiries driven by President Donald Trump’s administration. Her appointment comes as the office experiences significant staff changes.

Stamos is a seasoned prosecutor with extensive experience in Virginia state courts. She has been elected twice as commonwealth’s attorney for Arlington County and Falls Church. Her tenure in this role highlights her legal expertise and her influence in local prosecutions.

After serving as commonwealth’s attorney, Stamos became a top adviser to the Republican Attorney General Jason S. Miyares. Her advisory position with Miyares involved key contributions to legal strategies and decisions within the attorney general’s office.

The Justice Department recognized Stamos’s prosecutorial skills and leadership by appointing her to lead the troubled U.S. attorney’s office. This office has faced turbulence due to aggressive actions aimed at critics of President Trump, leading to both controversy and staff turnover.

The Justice Department on Wednesday tapped Theo Stamos, a longtime prosecutor, to lead a key U.S. attorney’s office in Virginia that has been rocked by staff turnover amid President Donald Trump’s aggressive moves to punish his critics.