Two more DoJ officials resign, including US attorney leading inquiry into Trump rivals
Summary
U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones and National Security Division chief John Eisenberg are leaving the Justice Department after Democratic gains in the midterm elections. Quiñones had overseen an inquiry into whether former officials conspired against Donald Trump; no charges had been filed in the inquiry. Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon also announced her departure.Key Facts
- Jason Reding Quiñones is the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
- Quiñones oversaw an inquiry into whether former government officials conspired to violate Donald Trump's rights during investigations following the 2020 election.
- The inquiry had not resulted in charges being filed.
- John Eisenberg led the Justice Department's National Security Division, which handles matters including terrorism and espionage cases.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche praised Quiñones and Eisenberg in public statements.
- Harmeet Dhillon announced on Thursday that she was leaving her position as head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
- Dhillon said she submitted her resignation on October 13 and that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles asked her to stay until at least early November.
- Democrats have pledged oversight of the Justice Department after winning majorities in the House and Senate.
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