Key Facts

• Joe diGenova was appointed to lead an investigation related to a supposed conspiracy against President Trump but resigned after five months without any indictments.
• The investigation aims to connect several FBI probes involving Trump, such as those about Russian election interference and classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago home.
• Justice Department officials are continuing the investigation by issuing subpoenas to former law enforcement and intelligence officials for grand jury testimony.
• The probe is centered in Fort Pierce, Florida, at the court of a judge appointed by Trump.
• DiGenova had a history as a prosecutor in the Reagan administration and was known for supporting the theory of a "deep state" conspiracy against Trump.
• The investigation has struggled to find evidence of criminal actions against Trump or to prove the conspiracy theory.
• President Trump’s administration has pushed for swift action in the investigation, but Justice Department officials face legal and personnel challenges.
• Attorney General Todd Blanche supported diGenova’s appointment, but frustration with the probe’s slow progress was a factor in diGenova’s departure.