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April 18, 2026
Justice Department appoints Joseph diGenova to lead investigation of John Brennan
- Joseph diGenova, a former Trump lawyer, has been appointed to lead the Justice Department's investigation into John Brennan from the Southern District of Florida.
- This change follows the removal of Maria Medetis Long, who expressed concerns about the evidence against Brennan.
- The investigation stems from a referral by the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee regarding Brennan's alleged false statements to Congress about the CIA's role in the 2016 election interference assessment.
2 Sources
- Justice Department adds former Trump lawyer to investigation of Trump critic John BrennanApr 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM · CNN
- Trump lawyer from effort to overturn 2020 election to oversee probe of ex-CIA director, DOJ official saysApr 18, 2026 at 8:02 PM · CBS News