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Former CIA Director John Brennan Subpoenaed in Investigation Related to Trump

Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury on October 15 as part of a Justice Department investigation into alleged conspiracies against former President Donald Trump. Brennan's attorney stated that the investigation includes claims that government officials conspired to deprive Trump of his civil rights. The subpoena follows the resignation of prosecutor Joe diGenova, who was leading the investigation.

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Former CIA Director John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury on October 15 as part of a Justice Department investigation into alleged conspiracies against former President Donald Trump. Brennan's attorney stated that the investigation includes claims that government officials conspired to deprive Trump of his civil rights. The subpoena follows the resignation of prosecutor Joe diGenova, who was leading the investigation.

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Former CIA director issued subpoena in Trump's 'grand conspiracy' investigation, lawyer says

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Former CIA Director John Brennan Subpoenaed in Investigation Related to Trump