"Mr. diGenova has claimed the Russia investigation was a law-enforcement plot to frame Mr. Trump and keep him out of the White House during his first presidential campaign."
"In 2020, as part of the legal team for the Trump campaign, Mr. diGenova said that Christopher Krebs, a cybersecurity official who had contradicted false pro-Trump claims of election fraud, should be 'shot.'"
"The appointment was first reported by John Solomon, then matched by CBS, NYT, Bloomberg, CNN, and ABC, highlighting the media's concern over DiGenova's suitability."
Todd Blanche has represented several high-profile clients, including Boris Epshteyn, Igor Fruman, and Paul Manafort. His recent appointment of Joe DiGenova as Counsel for the investigation into John Brennan raises concerns due to DiGenova's past statements and actions. DiGenova has claimed the Russia investigation was a plot against Trump and previously threatened individuals like Christopher Krebs. The appointment has drawn criticism from various media outlets for DiGenova's appropriateness in this role.
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