Joseph diGenova, a Trump loyalist leading a DOJ investigation into alleged conspiracies against the former president, has resigned without any charges being filed, according to multiple outlets. The probe, dubbed the Grand Conspiracy
case, faced internal criticism over its pace and focus, with Justice Department officials reportedly losing confidence in his leadership.
Joseph diGenova, the 81-year-old Trump loyalist and former U.S. attorney, has resigned from his role in a Justice Department (DOJ) investigation into alleged conspiracies targeting President Donald Trump, according to NBC News and Yahoo News. DiGenova stepped down without any charges being filed, marking a significant shift in the high-profile case. It was an honor and a privilege to serve the president and the department,
diGenova told CBS News, declining to elaborate on his reasons for leaving.
Resignation Amid Internal Criticism
DiGenova’s departure came after months of internal friction within the DOJ, with sources familiar with the matter reporting that leadership had lost confidence in his ability to manage the investigation. Yahoo News cited officials who stated that diGenova had been effectively sidelined
prior to his resignation, with the Justice Department seeking to reorient the probe under new leadership. The probe, based in the Southern District of Florida, had faced criticism for its slow progress despite a broad scope that included examining potential misconduct by officials from the Obama and Biden administrations.
Justice Department spokespersons declined to comment on diGenova’s resignation, but sources indicated that prosecutors from Washington, D.C. had been sent to South Florida to steer the investigation. The hope is the probe can get back on track with those attorneys at the helm,
a source told NBC News. DiGenova’s wife, Victoria Toensing, whom he brought into his team, is also expected to leave the DOJ, according to CBS News.
The ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Probe: Scope and Controversy
The investigation, often referred to as the Grand Conspiracy
case, was designed to examine whether officials from the Obama and Biden administrations conspired to undermine Trump. It included scrutiny of figures such as former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey. DiGenova had criticized delays in the investigation and said indictments could have been brought within 30 days.
The probe faced legal hurdles, including the challenge of pursuing cases dating back to the 2016 election, which fell outside the typical five-year statute of limitations for most federal crimes.
Implications and Uncertainty
DiGenova’s exit leaves the future of the investigation uncertain, with no immediate replacement announced. The probe had issued dozens of subpoenas over the past year, including for testimony from former officials before a federal grand jury, but no charges have been filed. The case remains under scrutiny.
However, the DOJ has not publicly addressed these claims, and the investigation’s next steps remain unclear.
With diGenova’s departure, the DOJ faces pressure. The agency has not indicated a clear path forward, leaving the case in a state of flux. For now, the Grand Conspiracy
investigation remains a symbol of the political and legal tensions surrounding Trump’s legacy, with its fate hanging in the balance.
