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DOJ attorney leading Trump “grand conspiracy” probe resigns
First reported Nov 6, 10:59 AM ET · Latest Nov 6, 12:12 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 6, 1:04 PM ET
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Where things stand
The U.S. attorney in charge of a sweeping investigation into President Trump’s political opponents has quit the Department of Justice, according to ABC News and NBC News.
Facts
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Timeline
What changed: The resignation was announced on November 6, 2026.
Every report, newest first
- US attorney tasked with leading probe into Trump's foes resigns from DOJ — ABC News
Jason Reding Quinones, the U.S. attorney tasked with leading a sweeping and controversial conspiracy probe targeting President Trump’s foes, has resigned from the DOJ.
- Trump DOJ appointee who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump foes resigns — NBC News
WASHINGTON — The Donald Trump appointee who headed the office running a so-called “grand conspiracy” investigation looking into federal law enforcement officials who were involved in prior investigations of Trump has resigned.
Questions
- It is unclear what prompted the resignation and how the departure will affect the ongoing investigation. Open
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The attorney, appointed by former President Trump, was overseeing a controversial probe that sought to examine whether federal law‑enforcement officials had acted improperly in earlier investigations of Trump. The inquiry has been described as a “grand conspiracy” investigation targeting Trump’s foes.
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