The administration of US President Donald Trump has recorded another senior-level departure following the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate.
Shumate, who headed the Civil Division of the US Department of Justice, resigned amid changes within the administration following the Republican Party’s loss of control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.
US Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the resignation on Monday in a statement posted on his X account.
Blanche said he had accepted Shumate’s resignation, expressing appreciation for his service at the Department of Justice.
He also credited the outgoing official with playing a key role in the administration’s legal efforts, particularly settlements targeting what the government described as unlawful corporate diversity, equity and inclusion, DEI, practices.
“Today I accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Civil Division. We are grateful for Brett’s service at DOJ and wish him continued success,” Blanche stated.
Shumate’s departure comes amid a series of personnel changes in Trump’s administration following the Republican Party’s electoral setback.
Earlier, Trump replaced his Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, with Stephen Miller.
The latest resignation adds to the changes in the administration’s senior leadership following the midterm elections.
