Jason Reding Quiñones resigns as South Florida U.S. attorney

Jason Reding Quiñones resigned Friday as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, effective November 6, 2026. He gave no reason for leaving the post, which he said had been especially meaningful because it was in his home district. In his resignation announcement, Quiñones said public service had been the honor of his lifetime and thanked President Donald Trump and the office’s employees. He also expressed pride in the work accomplished during his tenure. Attorney General Todd Blanche thanked Quiñones for his service, citing efforts against violent crime, drug and sex trafficking, and transnational crime, including the indictment of Raúl Castro. The resignation came as the office faced scrutiny over staffing losses and its involvement in an investigation concerning former CIA Director John Brennan. Quiñones had supported the work of Joseph diGenova, a longtime Trump ally, in assembling a team to investigate allegations involving Brennan and other former officials. Brennan has denied wrongdoing, and his attorneys have accused the Justice Department of pursuing a politically motivated investigation. Those allegations and responses do not establish why Quiñones...