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Second Prosecutor Resigns From Justice Department Election Conspiracy Probe

Published 1d ago · Updated 23h ago

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The departure of a top loyalist from the Justice Department probe marks a fresh setback for the inquiry.

A second prominent prosecutor has stepped down from the Justice Department investigation examining allegations that former officials conspired against Donald Trump. Kurt Olsen, known for supporting claims about the 2020 election, abruptly left his post amid the unfolding probe. His departure follows the exit of another high-ranking prosecutor involved in the same inquiry.

  • Kurt Olsen was a vocal proponent of false claims regarding the 2020 presidential election.
  • The inquiry is investigating whether former government officials conspired against Donald Trump.

Why it matters

Investigations into post-election conduct and internal Department of Justice staffing remain politically sensitive subjects as various legal challenges proceed.

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A prominent prosecutor who supported Donald Trump's 2020 election claims has resigned from the Department of Justice investigation.

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