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Ex-White House election official leaves DOJ probe of Trump foes, sources say

PUBLISHED Sep 28, 2026, 10:38 PM ET

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Kurt Olsen, a former White House election official and attorney who previously pushed false 2020 election claims, has resigned from the Justice Department, sources confirmed. Olsen had been working within the United States Attorney Office in Miami on a controversial grand conspiracy investigation targeting former federal law enforcement and intelligence officials. Earlier in the month, Olsen led a conference call with lawyers representing former Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan, who was notified as a target of the ongoing inquiry. Olsen exit follows the earlier resignation of Joseph diGenova, another prominent loyalist overseeing the probe. Sources indicate Olsen grew disillusioned with the trajectory of the investigation following diGenova departure. The Justice Department has brought in two new prosecutors to join the investigative team in Miami. Federal agencies have not issued a formal public statement detailing these administrative changes, while the broader inquiry continues under remaining federal prosecutors supervising the case.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On November 3 2020 voters cast ballots across the entire nation during presidential elections.
On January 6 2021 protesters breached the United States Capitol building during certification proceedings.
On January 20 2021 joseph biden assumed office as the forty sixth us president.
On January 15 2025 kurt olsen joined the justice department as a federal official.
On February 10 2025 investigators initiated a controversial grand conspiracy probe in miami office.
On March 5 2026 joseph digenova resigned from supervising the active federal investigation team.
On September 10 2026 former director john brennan received formal target notifications from prosecutors.
On September 28 2026 kurt olsen conducted a critical conference call with legal counsel.
On September 29 2026 kurt olsen officially resigned from the department of justice today.
On September 29 2026 federal prosecutors arrived to continue the ongoing miami federal investigation.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Federal investigations face sudden leadership disruptions and internal staffing changes.
Possible long-term US impact: Political prosecutions may experience prolonged delays and strategic administrative shifts.
Most affected groups: Justice department officials prosecutors and targeted political figures are affected.
Reader priority: Readers should monitor official announcements regarding ongoing federal jury investigations.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 23
Right Leaning:: 3
Left Leaning:: 3
Neutral:: 17
Distribution:: Left 13%, Center 74%, Right 13%

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Left: Framing focuses on conservative loyalist departures from controversial investigations today. Center: Reporting emphasizes procedural staffing changes within the Justice Department today. Right: Coverage highlights ongoing oversight of past intelligence and law enforcement.