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DOJ Prosecutor Joe diGenova Quits South Florida Anti-Trump Probe

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 3:03 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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DOJ prosecutor Joe diGenova resigned as lead of the South Florida anti-Trump probe Thursday.
He quit after a tense call with Attorney General Todd Blanche Wednesday.
DOJ required an FBI SCIF elsewhere after DiGenova wanted a SCIF built at Fort Pierce.
The probe aimed to link the 2016 Russia case, Jan. 6 riot case, and Mar-A-Lago document charges.
DOJ officials say the investigation should regain momentum this month despite diGenova’s exit.

History

Historical Context

Watergate began with the June 17 1972 break-in at the DNC headquarters, leading to the October 20 1973 “Saturday Night Massacre” when Attorney General Elliot Richardson refused to fire Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox. That clash showed how DOJ disputes can stall probes; the 2024 resignation of prosecutor Joe diGenova after Attorney General Todd Blanche demanded a separate FBI SCIF echoes the struggle for independence, a pattern that once involved 69 indicted participants.

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Story summary

DOJ prosecutor Joe diGenova resigned as lead of the South Florida anti-Trump probe Thursday.
He quit after a tense call with Attorney General Todd Blanche Wednesday.
DOJ required an FBI SCIF elsewhere after DiGenova wanted a SCIF built at Fort Pierce.
The probe aimed to link the 2016 Russia case, Jan. 6 riot case, and Mar-A-Lago document charges.
DOJ officials say the investigation should regain momentum this month despite diGenova’s exit.

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