A former ally of Donald Trump has announced his resignation from leading a Department of Justice inquiry examining claims that intelligence and law enforcement officials colluded against the Republican president. The investigation was reportedly centered on an assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election. The resignation comes after the individual described his time in the role as both an honor and a privilege. Details on the reasons behind the departure remain unclear.


Joe diGenova led investigation focused on intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 electionAn ally of Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had resigned from his post leading a Department of Justice investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president.“I did in fact resign,” Joe diGenova told the Associated Press, calling it an “honor and a privilege” to serve Trump and the justice department. Continue reading...