Joe diGenova resigns from DOJ position investigating Trump foes
Joe diGenova, a longtime Trump ally who had been assigned to head an expansive probe targeting individuals perceived as adversaries of the president, resigned from his Department of Justice post late Thursday. He cited doubts about the sufficiency of the evidence as a reason for stepping down.
Why It Matters
The departure removes a prominent figure from a high-profile inquiry into many of the president’s perceived opponents and underscores internal concerns about whether the case is strong enough to proceed. That is significant because the probe had already generated numerous subpoenas from a U.S. attorney’s office in Florida.
Key Facts
- Resignation: Joe diGenova resigned from his DOJ position late Thursday
- Role: He had been tapped to lead a sprawling investigation into many of President Trump's perceived enemies
- Reason given: He indicated concerns about the strength of the case
- Investigation name: Described as the 'grand conspiracy' investigation
- Location of lead office: Led out of a U.S. attorney's office in Florida},{
Joe diGenova, a well-known ally of former President Donald Trump, announced his resignation from a Department of Justice post late Thursday. He had been appointed to oversee a wide-ranging inquiry aimed at individuals considered by Trump and his supporters to be adversaries.
The inquiry, often referred to as the "grand conspiracy" investigation, was being directed from a U.S. attorney's office in Florida. Prosecutors working out of that office had issued dozens of subpoenas as part of the probe.
DiGenova said he was stepping down because he had concerns about whether the case was sufficiently strong to pursue. His departure removes a high-profile figure from an investigation that had already spurred substantial investigative activity in Florida.
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Original source: The Hill