Controversial DOJ Official Joseph diGenova Forced Out Amid White House Disapproval
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Joseph diGenova, known for his partisan attacks and attempts to legitimize Trump’s baseless claims, has resigned from his Justice Department post after losing the trust of both DOJ and White House officials.
Joseph diGenova, a figure closely tied to right-wing efforts to undermine democratic institutions, has left his position at the Justice Department. He had been overseeing a federal investigation into unfounded allegations that officials from previous administrations tried to obstruct President Donald Trump’s political ambitions, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Sources indicate that diGenova was effectively pushed aside before his resignation, reflecting a clear loss of confidence from both the department and the White House in his partisan crusade.
The investigation, based in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Fort Pierce, Florida, targeted respected public servants such as former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, accusing them of attempting to block Trump’s return to power. It also included a separate criminal inquiry into whether Brennan misled Congress about the intelligence community’s assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election—a narrative long pushed by Trump allies to distract from the real threat of foreign meddling.
DiGenova, who was appointed to lead the probe in April after the ousting of career prosecutor Maria Medetis Long, had previously criticized delays in the case and irresponsibly suggested that indictments could have been rushed within 30 days. Speaking to CBS News, diGenova called his service “an honor and a privilege,” but declined further comment on his departure from a role that many saw as politically motivated.
His wife, attorney Victoria Toensing—another controversial figure in the Justice Department—is also expected to leave the agency later this week, according to CBS News. Their departures cast doubt on the future of an investigation widely seen as an attempt to weaponize the DOJ for partisan gain.