Trump Lawyer Joins DOJ Probe Into John Brennan

Joseph diGenova, a lawyer with ties to Donald Trump's legal team, is reportedly joining a Justice Department investigation targeting former CIA Director John Brennan in Florida. This development follows reports that the federal prosecutor leading the case in Miami was replaced after reportedly resisting pressure to file charges against Brennan.

DiGenova's New Role and Background

• Joseph diGenova, who has worked with Donald Trump's legal team on various matters, including the 2020 election, will be assigned to the Southern District of Florida.
• A Justice Department official confirmed that diGenova will work on the investigation into John Brennan, specifically in Fort Pierce, Florida.
• DiGenova is a seasoned Washington attorney and was previously part of Trump's legal team during Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
• He previously served as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1983 to 1988.

Scope of the Investigation

Sources familiar with the matter indicate that federal officials plan to use a grand jury in Fort Pierce to conduct a broad investigation.

• The investigation reportedly examines a potential conspiracy spanning nearly a decade.
• This alleged plot involves former law enforcement and intelligence officials targeting Donald Trump.
• The scope of the conspiracy is said to cover events ranging from the 2016 Russian election interference investigation up to the probe led by Jack Smith.

Context and Related Legal Actions

The news emerges after reports indicated that the career Miami federal prosecutor overseeing the case was removed following resistance to quickly bringing charges against Brennan.

• In related legal proceedings, Judge Aileen Cannon, whom Trump nominated during his first term, dismissed the classified document mishandling charges brought against Trump by Jack Smith in 2024.