Trump Election Conspiracy Probe Faces Setback as Key Ally Steps Down from DOJ Role
A top Trump ally and election denier resigns from DOJ conspiracy probe, signaling instability in the yearlong investigation into alleged government plot agai...
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A prominent figure who supported former President Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election has stepped down from a Justice Department inquiry examining whether officials conspired against the Republican leader, marking another setback for the ongoing probe.
Kurt Olsen, known for his role in promoting Trump’s election denials, left the so-called “grand conspiracy” investigation, which has faced repeated delays and uncertainty. His departure follows that of Joseph DiGenova, another Trump loyalist, who recently resigned from leading the Florida-based inquiry. Both exits highlight growing instability in the long-running effort to determine if there was a coordinated effort to undermine Trump.
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Olsen, who previously worked in the White House on election security, had been involved in legal efforts to challenge the 2020 results. He also represented Kari Lake in her attempt to overturn her Arizona gubernatorial loss, though courts later sanctioned him for making false statements. The investigation has focused on multiple federal cases involving Trump, including those related to Russian interference in 2016 and the handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. It remains unclear whether any charges will ultimately be filed.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
