Top South Florida federal prosecutor resigns amid DOJ leadership departures

Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, resigned from the Justice Department, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on X. Quiñones' office oversaw an investigation into alleged efforts by former Obama and Biden-era intelligence and law enforcement officials to conspire against President Trump, including the origins of Trump-Russia collusion allegations. Blanche praised his work on violent crime, drug trafficking and transnational crime, including the indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. Blanche did not explain the departure.

The probe was launched in August 2025 and has led to subpoenas for former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former FBI Director James Comey. Joseph diGenova, who was brought in to lead the investigation, resigned in September. People familiar with the case said he had been moving too slowly toward indictments.

Fox News reported that John Eisenberg, head of the Justice Department's National Security Division, is also stepping down. Harmeet Dhillon, who led the Civil Rights Division, announced her departure the day before. The exits came in quick succession.