DOJ veterans fear probe into ex-CIA director is being stacked with Trump loyalists
Summary
The Justice Department, under President Trump, is investigating former CIA Director John Brennan for potentially lying to Congress and a wide conspiracy involving Obama and Biden officials. Some career prosecutors and FBI agents worry that the investigation is politically biased because many involved have strong ties to President Trump.Key Facts
- John Brennan faces two criminal probes by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami.
- One probe looks at whether Brennan lied to Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 election.
- The second probe examines claims that Obama- and Biden-era officials conspired to prevent President Trump from holding office.
- The original lead prosecutor was replaced by Joseph DiGenova, a strong Trump supporter.
- DiGenova's wife, Victoria Toensing, also a known Trump ally, has joined as a federal prosecutor and is involved in the investigation.
- Some FBI agents on the case have histories of political involvement favoring Trump allies.
- Chris DeLorenz, a prosecutor with close ties to Judge Aileen Cannon who dismissed Trump's earlier criminal charges, recently joined the team.
- A federal grand jury in Ft. Pierce, Florida, is investigating the conspiracy claims, with Judge Cannon likely to preside over any trial.
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