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.
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.
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.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
