On July 16, 2026, Theo Stamos was named acting U.S. attorney for a pivotal office in Virginia, which has faced scrutiny due to investigations endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Stamos brings extensive experience as a prosecutor, having served in Virginia’s state courts and being twice elected as commonwealth’s attorney for Arlington County and Falls Church. Her career also includes a role as a senior adviser to Republican Attorney General Jason S. Miyares.
The U.S. Justice Department announced Stamos’s appointment on Wednesday, aiming to stabilize the Virginia office experiencing employee turnover linked to Trump’s stringent measures against his adversaries.