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Lindsey Halligan, once recognized for her athletic prowess and pageantry charm, has undergone a notable transformation since aligning with former President Donald Trump’s legal team in 2022. The metamorphosis has been as much about her style as her career, with Halligan adopting the distinctively bold “MAGA” aesthetic that has captured public intrigue. This makeover, characterized by dramatic makeup choices such as heavily bronzed skin, smoky eyes, and often mismatched foundation tones, has become a hallmark for several Republican women. Halligan appears to have fully embraced this look, which is unmistakably aligned with the Trumpian image.
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Before her full immersion into Trump’s inner circle, Halligan had already been active in Republican spheres, but it was her deeper involvement that seemed to trigger a complete style overhaul. In 2022, her makeup choices, while already leaning towards the dramatic, maintained a touch of individuality. Photographs from that time show her with bold brows, frosted lips, and pronounced contouring, although her foundation choices hinted at the MAGA influence. Fast forward to the present, and Halligan has honed her look to better align with the Trump team’s visual ethos, opting for softer contours, increased bronzing, and a heavier application of eyeliner. Her transformation is evident and aligns seamlessly with her political affiliations.
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However, Halligan’s evolution extends beyond her appearance. Initially part of Trump’s legal defense team, she climbed the ranks to become the interim U.S. Attorney for Virginia’s district by September 2025, a significant promotion announced by Trump himself on Truth Social. In his post, Trump lauded her as a dedicated and astute attorney, highlighting her contributions in what he termed the battle against the perceived injustices of the Biden administration and the Democratic Party.
Despite this elevated position, Halligan’s tenure as interim U.S. Attorney was short-lived. Her appointment faced scrutiny due to her limited prosecutorial experience, culminating in her removal in January 2026 following a judicial decision. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly acknowledged Halligan’s departure, praising her contributions and expressing regret over her exit. Bondi emphasized Halligan’s impact on the Department of Justice and the communities she served while expressing confidence in Halligan’s continued dedication to public service.
Lindsey Halligan’s makeup isn’t all that’s changed
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Lindsey Halligan’s outward appearance isn’t all that’s changed about her.
Starting out, Halligan was simply one of the lawyers helping Donald Trump fight against his mounting legal troubles. But Trump gave her a major promotion in September 2025 by making her the interim U.S. attorney for Virginia’s district. “It is my honor to appoint Lindsey Halligan, who has been serving as Special Assistant to the President at the White House, as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia,” he posted to his Truth Social account. “Lindsey is a tough, smart, and loyal attorney, who has worked with me for a long time, including in the winning fight against the Weaponization of our Justice System by Crooked Joe Biden and the Radical Left Democrats…”
Unfortunately for Halligan, her role as the interim U.S. Attorney, which was wildly challenged from the get-go because of her unfamiliarity with prosecutions, ended in January 2026 when a judge ruled to remove her. U.S. Attorney General Pan Bondi was the first to announce the news in an XÂ statement on January 20. After spending several paragraphs showering Halligan with praise for her work, Bondi said, “Her departure is a significant loss for the Department of Justice and the communities she served.” She continued, “While we will feel her absence keenly, we are confident that she will continue to serve her country in other ways.”