The Justice Department's "grand conspiracy" probe into Donald Trump's political foes continues with a flurry of subpoenas despite the sudden resignation of lead prosecutor Joe diGenova. DiGenova left after five months without filing any charges, amid White House frustration over the slow pace of the inquiry. Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury on October 15, 2026, as prosecutors attempt to build a case alleging a deep-state conspiracy.
Scope of the Conspiracy Investigation
- ▪The Justice Department's "grand conspiracy" investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan represents an effort by the Donald Trump administration to leverage federal law enforcement powers to enact retribution on the president's political adversaries
- ▪The Justice Department's "grand conspiracy" investigation into Donald Trump's political foes aims to link separate FBI probes of Donald Trump, including Russian election interference and his classified documents retention, into a single government conspiracy narrative
- ▪Retired federal prosecutor Randall Eliason stated there is no factual basis for connecting separate FBI investigations of Donald Trump into a single criminal conspiracy against him.
Investigation Into Russia Probe Origins
- ▪The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for records or testimony to former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and other former FBI and intelligence officials involved in the FBI's Russia election interference investigation
- ▪Investigators are examining the origins of the Trump-Russia probe, including the preparation of the 2016 intelligence community assessment and the research files compiled in the "Steele dossier."
- ▪Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury on October 15, 2026, as part of the Justice Department's "grand conspiracy" investigation into whether officials conspired against Trump
- ▪Career national security prosecutor Maria Medetis Long was removed from the investigative team after conveying concerns about the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
Joe diGenova's Resignation
- ▪Lead prosecutor Joe diGenova resigned from the Justice Department's "grand conspiracy" investigation into Donald Trump's political foes by September 10, 2026, without filing any criminal charges during his five-month tenure
- ▪Joe diGenova told the New York Post that seeking indictments without evidence presents an ethical problem, though he later told The Associated Press his comments were taken out of context.
Mar-a-Lago search
- ▪The 2022 FBI search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago underpinned an indictment of Donald Trump that was ultimately dismissed by federal judge Aileen Cannon.
- ▪The Justice Department has sought interviews with law enforcement officials involved in the 2022 FBI search for classified documents at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Fort Pierce court
- ▪Subpoenas issued to former law enforcement and intelligence officials are expected to yield grand jury testimony in Fort Pierce, Florida.
- ▪The Justice Department anchored its "grand conspiracy" investigation into Donald Trump's political foes in Fort Pierce, Florida, the home court of federal judge Aileen Cannon, a move that defense attorney Ken Wainstein characterized as "judge-shopping."
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