Departing Officials Shake US Justice Department After Midterms
US Assistant Attorney General John A. Eisenberg is stepping down from his post, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced, according to a report by Reuters.
National Security and High-Profile Cases
His portfolio included handling matters related to terrorism, leaks, and espionage. The division took part in the prosecution of former national security advisor John Bolton over the unauthorized retention of classified information.
Today I accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division John Eisenberg from the Department of Justice. He has served with distinction, strengthening our nation’s ability to address threats, both foreign and domestic. Under his…
During the first presidential term of Donald Trump, Eisenberg gained visibility as a key figure in the White House management of Trump’s telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, Politico reported.
Departures at Civil Rights and Florida Offices
Eisenberg’s departure on Friday follows the exit of Harmeet Dhillon, who left her position leading the Justice Department’s civil rights division a day earlier. Jason Reding Quiñones, the US attorney for the Southern District of Florida, is also leaving the department.
JUST IN: ANOTHER DOJ DEPARTURE: NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION CHIEF JOHN EISENBERG STEPS DOWN Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Eisenberg is leaving the Justice Department, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced. Harmeet Dhillon and Jason Reding Quiñones,… pic.twitter.com/SaOQT4b0Ii
Quiñones has directed several high-profile cases, including proceedings against former Cuban President Raúl Castro. He also oversaw the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan and other officials who examined Trump’s first presidential campaign and term.
High-Level Exits Follow Midterm Congressional Shift
The high-level exits arrive just days after Tuesday’s midterm elections. In that vote, Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress.
🚨 BREAKING: SECOND DOJ OFFICIAL OF THE DAY RESIGNS John Eisenberg, the assistant attorney general overseeing the Justice Department’s National Security Division, has resigned. Eisenberg is a longtime Trump loyalist who also served in the White House during Trump’s first term.… pic.twitter.com/MkM6WDinjN
Who announced John a. Eisenberg’s departure?
Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that Eisenberg is stepping down, as reported by Reuters.
What specific cases did Jason Reding Quiñones oversee in Florida?
Quiñones led cases including those targeting former Cuban President Raúl Castro and supervised investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan alongside other officials.
John Eisenberg, the assistant attorney general for the National Security division, has resigned from the US Justice Department, US Attorney General Todd Blanche said https://t.co/yG3Zkg1c91
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