Washington – Kurt Olsen, a lawyer who has long backed President Trump’s false 2020 election claims, resigned Monday from the Justice Department’s investigation into a purported conspiracy against the president. Olsen’s departure follows the recent resignation of Joseph diGenova, another Trump ally who had been leading the high‑profile inquiry in Florida.

Background on the investigation

The probe, described by officials as a “grand conspiracy” investigation, seeks to determine whether former government officials conspired to deprive President Trump of his constitutional rights. Critics have characterized the effort as an ill‑defined, right‑wing theory, while supporters argue it is a necessary check on potential abuse of power by federal agencies.

Olsen’s role and history

Olsen, 81, rose to prominence as an election denier and became a frequent voice in the Trump orbit. He previously served as director of election security and integrity in the White House and helped Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursue a long‑shot bid to have the Supreme Court overturn President Biden’s 2020 victory. He also represented Kari Lake in her 2022 Arizona gubernatorial contest, a case in which an Arizona court sanctioned him for false statements.

According to a source familiar with personnel matters, Olsen’s resignation was confirmed on Monday, though he did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Recent developments in the probe

Earlier this month, an attorney for former CIA Director John Brennan disclosed that Olsen had discussed a subpoena to compel Brennan’s testimony before a grand jury in Fort Pierce on Oct. 25. The same source said Olsen indicated Brennan remained a “target” of a narrower false‑statements investigation.

The investigation has also drawn attention to other major DOJ inquiries involving President Trump, including the Russia‑interference probe and the classified‑documents case at Mar‑a‑Lago. Prosecutors have sought testimony from officials in both matters as they search for any evidence of a coordinated effort to undermine the president.

Implications of the resignations

The back‑to‑back resignations of diGenova and Olsen underscore the instability within the DOJ’s effort to pursue the alleged conspiracy. While the administration has not issued a formal statement, officials close to the investigation have suggested that the departures reflect internal disagreements over the strength of the case.

Supporters of President Trump view the turmoil as further evidence of partisan overreach by the Justice Department, arguing that the probe distracts from genuine law‑enforcement priorities and threatens the constitutional principle of due process.

What’s next?

The Justice Department has not indicated whether new prosecutors will be appointed to replace Olsen or how the investigation will proceed. Observers note that the probe’s future may depend on the administration’s willingness to allocate resources to a case that has faced criticism for its lack of clear evidence.

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