Given an “offer” he couldn’t refuse....
The communists definitely play dirty. I figured it would only be a matter of time before this guy was dealt with. He, and/or his family, were likely threatened with a “Seth Rich” style arkancide.
Maybe he just got tired of all the crap. People do resign of their own accord, especially when they’re fed up. I don’t think he’s going to be out of circulation for long.