Three Senior Justice Department Officials Resign After MidtermsDOJ Exits Put Trump’s Politically Charged Cases in FocusDemocratic Senate Majority Looms Over DOJ Leadership Vacancies
National Security Division chief John Eisenberg resigned on November 6, two days after Democrats won control of Congress. His departure follows resignations by two other senior Justice Department officials.Three senior Justice Department officials have resigned since Democrats won control of Congress, including national security chief John Eisenberg on November 6. Their departures leave politically consequential work and permanent appointments in limbo.Three senior Justice Department officials have resigned since Democrats won control of Congress, including national security chief John Eisenberg on November 6. Permanent replacements may need approval from a Democratic-led Senate.