Whoa. This is one of those headlines you have to read twice just to make sure you saw it right. Jessica Aber, Biden’s hand-picked U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia—was found dead in her home in Alexandria over the weekend. She was only 43. Let that sink in for a minute.
The initial reports are careful, of course. “Unresponsive woman,” “deceased,” “cause and manner of death pending.” All the usual language. The Alexandria Police say they’re investigating, the medical examiner is doing their job, and everyone is offering very polished, very professional condolences. But still… no cause of death? No foul play ruled out? Not even a hint about what might’ve happened? And this is someone who just left a high-profile federal role less than two months ago?
Let’s just say the timing here is more than a little eyebrow-raising. Aber resigned on January 20—the day Trump returned to office—and now, barely eight weeks later, she’s gone. No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, that should catch your attention. This wasn’t some low-level staffer quietly retiring into the sunset. Aber was a major player. As U.S. Attorney, she handled some of the most sensitive cases in the country, overseeing prosecutions related to terrorism, cybercrime, national security—you name it. The Eastern District of Virginia isn’t just any office; it’s one of the most powerful in the DOJ.
And while the media will likely dance around it, it’s worth noting that this isn’t just a tragic passing—it’s one that raises serious questions. Because unlike most people, former U.S. Attorneys don’t just drop dead in their early 40s, especially not right after leaving their post. You’d think someone would be a little more curious, but no, the press seems mostly content to pass along statements and call it a day.
Jessica Aber, US attorney found dead at 43, was in charge of high-profile cases targeting CIA leaks, Russian fraud https://t.co/4nTvfg22M9 pic.twitter.com/ZJXnsyqx4k
— New York Post (@nypost) March 23, 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi, to her credit, expressed sorrow while also sounding… careful. Kaine offered the usual “thoughts and prayers” without even acknowledging the elephant in the room. And not a peep from Merrick Garland, who once praised Aber’s leadership as “exemplary.” You’d think the guy who tapped her for the top job might say something. But no. Radio silence.
The loss of Jessica Aber, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is deeply tragic. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this profoundly difficult time.
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) March 23, 2025
And can we talk about how the media is just casually brushing over the fact that Aber was at the epicenter of Biden-era DOJ policies? This is someone who helped execute the administration’s prosecutorial priorities, which included—let’s be honest—some pretty political targeting. The same DOJ that’s been accused of playing favorites, slow-walking investigations, and turning a blind eye to what’s inconvenient? Yeah, she was right in the thick of it.
Of course, the official line will be “nothing to see here.” But it’s hard not to wonder. We’ve seen what happens when people get too close to the machinery of power—especially the kind of power that’s been under major scrutiny since the Trump administration stepped back in. Whether it’s whistleblowers, leakers, or even senior officials, there’s always that cloud of “mystery” when something sudden and unexplained like this happens. And frankly, it’s getting a little old.
Let’s be clear: nobody’s jumping to conclusions. This isn’t about conspiracy theories. It’s about asking the kind of questions the media used to ask before they became glorified PR arms for the establishment. Why was someone so young, so connected, and so recently in a top DOJ role suddenly found dead with no clear explanation? And why is everyone so quiet about it?
You don’t have to wear a tin foil hat to think this deserves more scrutiny. Just a basic sense of curiosity and a memory longer than a news cycle. Because this story isn’t over—not by a long shot.
