Second Prosecutor Resigns from Trump ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Probe

Second prosecutor resigns from Justice Department probe into alleged conspiracy against Trump. Turmoil continues in high-profile investigation.

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September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — A lawyer who supported former President Donald Trump’s false 2020 election claims has resigned from a Justice Department investigation into whether former government officials conspired against the Republican president, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The resignation of Kurt Olsen from the so-called ‘grand conspiracy’ probe marks further instability in an ongoing investigation that has seen multiple changes since its inception. The probe focuses on whether there was a right-wing conspiracy against Trump, and it has proceeded in fits and starts. This development comes just weeks after another Trump ally, Joseph diGenova, left the case in Florida.

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Olsen, known for his election denial rhetoric, joined the Justice Department months ago after serving in a White House post. His departure adds to the uncertainty surrounding the long-running conspiracy investigation, which has faced challenges and shifting leadership. DiGenova, who had been leading the probe, also left without bringing any criminal charges.

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