India, March 1 -- Joshua Stueve, top spokesperson for the Department of Justice, resigned earlier this week. In his letter to leadership, the former federal employee said a ''toxic workplace environment" triggered his decision, The Hill reported.

Stueve, who was not appointed by President Donald Trump, added that he cannot ''continue to serve in such a hostile and toxic work environment'. "The leadership at the highest levels makes clear we are not welcomed or valued, much less trusted to do our jobs," he wrote.

The former DOJ spokesman clarified that Trump's win did not ''influence my decision'. "In fact, it has been an honor to serve this department under multiple administrations led by both Republicans and Democrats, each of whom hav...