Trump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president
Joe diGenova, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, has resigned from his position leading a Department of Justice investigation into alleged conspiracies against the president. His departure creates immediate turmoil in the probe, which has targeted former officials involved in investigating Trump over Russian interference and classified documents. DiGenova suggested that internal frustrations over the slow pace of the cases contributed to his decision to step down.
- ▪Joe diGenova resigned from his role leading the DOJ investigation into alleged conspiracies against President Trump.
- ▪The investigation has focused on former law enforcement and intelligence officials who previously investigated Trump.
- ▪DiGenova indicated that the slow pace of building legal cases caused friction among Trump loyalists.
- ▪No charges have been brought in the five months since diGenova was appointed to lead the inquiry.
- ▪DiGenova previously served as US attorney for the District of Columbia during the Reagan administration.
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Donald Trump after he was sworn in as president on 20 January 2017, after an election a special counsel concluded Russia had interfered in. Photograph: Justin Lane/EPAView image in fullscreenDonald Trump after he was sworn in as president on 20 January 2017, after an election a special counsel concluded Russia had interfered in. Photograph: Justin Lane/EPATrump-Russia investigationTrump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against presidentJoe diGenova led investigation focused on intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 electionAram Roston and agenciesFri 11 Sep 2026 16.30 EDTFirst published on Thu 10 Sep 2026 18.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA longtime ally of Donald Trump resigned from his post leading a Department of Justice…
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