Joe diGenova stepped down from his position overseeing a Department of Justice inquiry examining whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against Donald Trump, according to comments he made to the Guardian on Thursday. DiGenova indicated that the departure related to expectations among Trump supporters that related investigations move at a faster pace, though he declined to provide specific reasons for his resignation.
The investigation, based in Florida and initiated approximately one year prior, has examined former government officials involved in scrutinizing Trump over the preceding decade. These inquiries have touched on topics including alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and Trump’s handling of classified materials at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. DiGenova, who served as US attorney for the District of Columbia during the Reagan administration, was appointed to lead the investigation in April after previously requesting the position.
DiGenova’s comments suggest internal disagreement within the Trump administration regarding the pace of the cases. He stated that prosecutorial work requires substantial time and cannot be rushed, noting that “sometimes that works out, and sometimes it doesn’t.” He further commented that bringing indictments without evidentiary support would present ethical concerns.
The Justice Department issued a statement expressing gratitude for diGenova’s five months of service and noting the work of prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida. The investigation remains without charges to date, and the specific evidence gathered or legal basis for pursuing a conspiracy claim has not been publicly detailed. The inquiry has focused on intelligence community assessments regarding Russian involvement in the 2016 election, which Trump and his supporters have characterized as a “deep state” plot, though multiple government investigations have concluded that Russian interference occurred.
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