Jim Trusty, a former U.S. Justice Department official, filed a notice in Florida federal court asking a judge for approval to withdraw from the CNN case.
A spokesperson for Trump thanked Trusty for his work on the case and said the lawsuit is "entering a new phase."
Two other lawyers who were already representing Trump in other matters, Todd Blanche and Chris Kise, have now taken the lead in Trump’s defense in the documents case.
CNN has asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, calling it an attempt to silence criticism of the former president.
Lindsey Halligan, who has also worked on the documents investigation, will continue to represent Trump, Trusty said.
Persons:
Donald Trump, Jim, Trump, Jack Smith, John Rowley, Todd Blanche, Chris Kise, Lindsey Halligan
Organizations:
CNN, U.S . Justice Department, Trump, Thomson
Locations:
U.S, Florida, Lago, Washington