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Exclusive: Top Justice Department Official In Trump Classified Documents Case Resigns

Counterintelligence chief Jay Bratt feared Trump would retaliate by firing him.

Credit: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

By Michael Isikoff, SpyTalk

Jay Bratt, a veteran Justice Department lawyer, has resigned amidst political retaliation concerns as Trump prepares to return to power. Bratt played a pivotal role in investigating Trump’s handling of classified documents—culminating in the Mar-a-Lago search. His departure underscores broader fears of a Justice Department shake-up under Trump’s allies, while Bratt himself faces ongoing congressional scrutiny and legal challenges despite stepping away from his post.

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