Another senior Justice Department official is heading for the exit, adding to a growing wave of departures within the Trump administration’s legal ranks following last week’s midterm elections.
Brett Shumate, who served as Assistant Attorney General overseeing the Justice Department’s Civil Division, has resigned from his position. His departure marks the fourth high-ranking DOJ resignation since Tuesday’s midterm elections, raising questions about the future direction of the department and the leadership changes unfolding behind the scenes.
Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the development in a post on X Tuesday morning, announcing that he had accepted Shumate’s resignation.
In his statement, Blanche highlighted several major accomplishments under Shumate’s leadership, particularly the department’s legal battles against sanctuary policies, corporate diversity initiatives, and controversial medical procedures involving minors.
