Matthew Graves’ departure as US Attorney for the District of Columbia is imminent, coinciding with Donald Trump’s impending second term.
Matthew Graves, US Attorney for the District of Columbia since November 2021, will resign shortly before President-elect Trump’s inauguration.
Graves, during his tenure, oversaw numerous high-profile investigations, most significantly the extensive probe into the January 6th Capitol attack.
In a statement released Monday, Graves expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as the United States attorney for the District of Columbia. I am incredibly proud of our accomplishments during this unprecedented time.”
He cited the fulfillment of personal and professional goals amidst significant challenges as the reason for his resignation.
Graves led the Department of Justice’s largest-ever investigation into the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, resulting in charges against approximately 1,600 individuals, with nearly 1,100 already sentenced.
Trump recently declared his intent to pardon “most” individuals charged or convicted in connection with the Capitol breach, planning to act swiftly upon his return to office. “It’s going to start in the first hour,” Trump told Time magazine in its 2024 Person of the Year interview. “Maybe the first nine minutes.”