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'Grand jurors are not going to sign off': Trump's revenge campaign hits a wall after lawyer resigns

13 SEP 2026 · 08:31 ET·9:59·267K VIEWS·10.6× USUAL PACE

Joe DiGenova, a lawyer appointed to lead an investigation into Trump's political opponents, has resigned from the DOJ due to frustration over the probe's slow pace. After five months without charges, DiGenova expressed concerns about ethical issues with pursuing indictments without sufficient evidence. The resignation highlights broader challenges in bringing charges, with grand juries reportedly reluctant to approve indictments in several high-profile cases.

WHY IT MATTERS

The resignation and the reluctance of grand juries to indict suggest that Trump's 'revenge campaign' may be hitting legal and procedural obstacles, potentially hindering his efforts to target political adversaries.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The segment also touches on the broader strategy of using investigations for political messaging, grand jury dynamics, and the potential for legal challenges against the DOJ.

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