Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in Florida. This is connected to an investigation into alleged conspiracies involving officials from the Obama and Biden administrations. The subpoena was issued on the same day the lead prosecutor of the case, Joe diGenova, resigned amid disputes over the management of the probe.
Brennan is expected to appear on October 15, according to his attorney Kenneth L. Wainstein. The subpoena was signed by diGenova before his resignation. DiGenova had disagreements with senior Justice Department officials in Washington regarding the investigation’s conduct.
Another prosecutor, Kurt Olsen, informed Brennan’s legal team that the former CIA director is considered a ‘subject’ in the probe. The investigation also involves allegations that officials may have conspired to prevent President Trump from retaining office. It includes ‘issues at Mar-a-Lago and beyond’, suggesting potential violations of Trump’s civil rights. Brennan is also a ‘target’ in a separate investigation regarding potential false testimony about Russian interference in the 2016 election.
‘In that call, Mr. Olsen fielded our inquiries and indicated there are multiple ‘viable’ grand jury investigations, including a ‘far-reaching’ investigation in Fort Pierce that includes, “issues at Mar-a-Lago and beyond,” into whether President Trump had his civil rights violated,’ Wainstein wrote in his sworn statement.
Brennan has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming these inquiries are politically motivated. His legal team is calling for a court order to preserve records and communications related to the investigation.
On Monday, Wainstein urged U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb to approve a motion for a preliminary injunction. He argued that there are ‘intentional efforts’ by the Justice Department to conceal misconduct in the investigation. Wainstein noted diGenova’s exit and the removal of the lead federal prosecutor earlier in the year as part of these efforts.
A Justice Department lawyer, Jeremy Newman, responded by suggesting the judge deny Brennan’s motion, citing the absence of formal charges or indictments.
Judge Cobb has not issued a ruling yet and is considering the arguments presented.
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