Former CIA chief John Brennan subpoenaed in Florida "grand conspiracy" probe
Updated on: September 14, 2026 / 6:28 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Former CIA Director John Brennan was subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury.
- The subpoena is part of a "grand conspiracy" investigation into Obama- and Biden-era officials.
- The lead prosecutor on the case, Joe diGenova, resigned on the same day the subpoena was issued.
- Brennan is considered a "subject" in the grand conspiracy probe, which examines whether officials conspired to deprive President Trump of his rights.
- He is also considered a "target" in a narrower investigation into whether he lied to Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 election.
- Brennan alleges the investigations targeting him are politically motivated and is seeking to preserve records.
- The Justice Department argued against Brennan's request to intervene, stating no indictment or charges have been filed.
- The "grand conspiracy" probe will continue despite the prosecutor's departure.