The Justice Department has appointed Joseph diGenova, a former lawyer for Trump, to spearhead the inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and others concerning the Trump-Russia investigation’s origins. This change comes amidst a leadership shift in a broader investigation.
Sources indicate that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has designated diGenova to oversee this significant matter, which involves a federal grand jury in Miami that has been active since last year.
As of now, the Justice Department has not provided a comment regarding this development.
DiGenova, who previously served as a U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., has long accused Brennan of wrongdoing related to the Russia probe’s initiation. However, those claims have not led to any criminal charges. In a 2018 appearance on Fox, he alleged that Brennan conspired with the FBI and Justice Department to frame Trump.
Supporters of Trump have continually questioned the legitimacy of the investigation’s beginnings, asserting that the intelligence and law enforcement agencies acted improperly.
Reports suggest that Brennan could face indictment in a matter of weeks as prosecutors push for formal action.
This development also follows the dismissal of Maria Medetis Long, the National Security Attorney in the South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office, who oversaw inquiries, including one related to false statements regarding Brennan.
As the investigation progresses, federal investigators are issuing subpoenas for information pertaining to the intelligence community’s evaluation of Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
Brennan has consistently denied any misconduct linked to the investigation and has defended the intelligence community’s conclusion regarding Russia’s interference.
