Eric Holder announces resignation (15 images)

Attorney General Eric Holder hugs National Security Advisor Susan Rice after an event where he announced his resignation, at the White House in Washington, D.C. on September 25, 2014. Holder will stay in his position until a replacement can be confirmed by Congress. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

Attorney General Eric Holder hugs an audience member following an event where he announced his resignation, at the White House in Washington, D.C. on September 25, 2014. Holder will stay in his position until a replacement can be confirmed by Congress. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama (L) speaks alongside Attorney General Eric Holder after Holder announced his resignation at the White House in Washington, D.C. on September 25, 2014. Holder will stay in his position until a replacement can be confirmed by Congress. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama (L) shakes hands with Attorney General Eric Holder after Holder announced his resignation at the White House in Washington, D.C. on September 25, 2014. Holder will stay in his position until a replacement can be confirmed by Congress. UPI/Kevin Dietsch