Joe diGenova abruptly resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe into Biden and Obama officials

Updated on: September 10, 2026 / 7:42 PM EDT / CBS News

Joe diGenova abruptly resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe into Biden and Obama officials

TL;DR

  • Joe diGenova resigned from his position overseeing a "grand conspiracy" investigation.
  • The investigation targets Obama- and Biden-era officials for an alleged conspiracy against Mr. Trump.
  • diGenova's wife, Victoria Toensing, is also leaving the Justice Department.
  • Witnesses in the probe recently received grand jury subpoenas.
  • Investigators also sought voluntary interviews with lawyers for former FBI agents involved in the Trump classified records investigation.
  • diGenova was appointed to oversee the probe in April.
  • He was also overseeing a probe into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress.
  • Prosecutors have not yet brought charges in either investigation.