Attorney General Eric Holder is expected to announce his resignation today, according to a White House official. Holder has held the position for six years, and has dealt with many high-profile cases and issues during his term. Holder will remain in his position until his successor is announced, according to reports.

Holder had reportedly been planning his resignation for quite some time.

Eric Holder quickly became a trending topic on Twitter.

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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