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Serial resignations at the U.S. Department of Justice
Publication: ECO
Author: Lusa
Source published: 06/11/2026, 21:16:08 UTC
Briefing created: 07/11/2026, 08:08:24 UTC
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Briefings
The U.S. Department of Justice dismissed seven high-ranking officials, including Justice Minister Todd Blanche and Deputy Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, following a failed effort to compile voter lists from 30 states. Additional dismissals included National Security Division Director John Eisenberg and Florida District Attorney Jason Reding Quinones, who were overseeing investigations into former Obama and Biden officials. This action occurred after Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, leading to the removal of several prosecutors accused of targeting former officials as enemies.
Key points
- Justice Minister Todd Blanche and Deputy Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon were dismissed after the Justice Department failed to compile voter lists from 30 states.
- Jason Reding Quinones, the Florida District Attorney, was removed from his role overseeing investigations into former Obama and Biden officials.
Context
The U.S. Department of Justice dismissed seven high-ranking officials, including Justice Minister Todd Blanche and Deputy Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, following a failed effort to compile voter lists from 30 states. This occurred after Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, leading to the removal of several prosecutors accused of targeting former officials as enemies.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the seven dismissals announced in November 2026. Specific dates for the failed voter list compilation are not provided, and the exact timeline of the investigation into former Obama and Biden officials is not detailed.
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