Prosecutor Joseph diGenova resigns from DOJ role investigating Trump-Russia probes

Joseph diGenova, the former assistant attorney general who led the Justice Department’s investigation into the so‑called “Grand Conspiracy” surrounding the Trump‑Russia inquiries, has stepped down from his position, sources familiar with the matter said Monday.

DiGenova’s resignation follows a period during which his role in the probe had been curtailed. According to officials close to the DOJ and White House, the former lawyer had lost the confidence of both agencies and was effectively sidelined well before the formal announcement. His departure marks the end of his involvement in the investigation, which had focused on whether the U.S. intelligence community’s work on Russian interference in the 2016 election was part of a broader scheme.

ABC News first reported diGenova’s resignation in a story that appeared earlier this month. Fox News later confirmed the news, citing the same sources that had indicated the attorney general’s diminished standing within the department. No public statement has yet been issued by the DOJ.

The investigation that diGenova headed had been the subject of intense scrutiny during the Trump administration, and his resignation raises questions about the direction of the Justice Department’s oversight of the inquiries. The agency has not released any comment on the reasons behind the former assistant attorney general’s departure.

The resignation is being seen as a blow to the DOJ’s efforts to maintain an independent probe into the Trump‑Russia allegations. Observers note that the loss of confidence in diGenova by both the White House and the department signals a broader shift in the administration’s approach to the matter.

The story remains developing. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.