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Southern District of Florida U.S. Attorney Resigns After Leading Trump Election Probe
By Reuters
U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones, who headed the Southern District of Florida and oversaw the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s alleged election conspiracy, has resigned, according to Attorney General Todd Blanche. The departure comes as the second senior Justice Department official to leave since the Republican losses in the midterm elections. Quiñones’s office has long been regarded as one of the strongest in the country and has been central to Trump’s efforts to use the Justice Department to target political opponents and influence U.S. foreign policy. Blanche thanked Quiñones for his leadership in fighting violent crime, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and transnational crime, noting the indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro. The announcement was made on X on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who resigned as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida?
Jason Reding Quiñones.
What investigation did Quiñones oversee?
The investigation into former President Donald Trump’s alleged election conspiracy.
When and where was the resignation announcement made?
It was announced on X on Friday, November 6, 2026.