DOJ Resignations Follow Midterm Election Shift
Two DOJ officials resign amid political changes after Democrats win midterms.
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Two more Department of Justice officials abruptly resigned on Friday, just days after Democrats secured control of the House in the midterm elections. The resignations mark a continued shift in the administration as key figures leave the agency.
Top Prosecutor Resigns Amid Russiagate Case
The top prosecutor leading the Russiagate case against former CIA Director John Brennan, US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Quiñones, has resigned. US Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the departure, expressing gratitude for Quiñones’ service in combating violent crime, drug trafficking, and transnational crime, including the indictment of Raúl Castro.
United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Reding Quiñones submitted his resignation from the Department of Justice . We are grateful for Jason’s leadership in combatting violent crime, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and transnational crime, including the indictment of Raúl Castro. Jason has served the Department multiple times over his distinguished career, and we thank him for his service to this country.
Assistant Attorney General for National Security Also Resigns
John Eisenberg, the Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division, also resigned. Blanche praised Eisenberg for his leadership in advancing President Trump’s mission to protect the nation by prosecuting terrorists and disrupting planned attacks on Americans. This marks Eisenberg’s second tour of duty under Trump as a national security official.
Today I accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division John Eisenberg from the Department of Justice. He has served with distinction, strengthening our nation’s ability to address threats, both foreign and domestic.
Additional Resignation from Civil Rights Division
Harmeet Dhillon resigned as the Justice Department Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights on Thursday. The resignations signal a significant turnover within the DOJ, raising questions about the department’s stability and direction in the wake of political changes.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
