Trump DOJ appointee who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump foes resigns

Key Points:

• Jason A. Reding Quiñones, appointed by Donald Trump and head of the "grand conspiracy" investigation into federal law enforcement's prior probes of Trump, has resigned from his role as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
• The "grand conspiracy" probe aimed to link various investigations of Trump, including the 2016 campaign and Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's 2020 election efforts and classified documents, but no charges have been filed in connection with this effort.
• Reding Quiñones' resignation follows other high-profile departures at the Justice Department, including Joe diGenova and Harmeet Dhillon, amid internal conflicts and challenges in prosecuting politically sensitive cases.
• Critics, including former Justice Department lawyer Stacey Young, view the "grand conspiracy" investigation as a futile pursuit, urging future prosecutors to focus on cases with clear evidence and significant public harm.
• The Justice Department has faced setbacks in recent politically charged cases, including dismissed charges against former FBI officials and a failed attempt to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a key Jan. 6 committee witness.