Kurt Olsen Resigns from Florida Investigation into Alleged Anti-Trump Conspiracy

<figure><img alt="US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci" src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IBCB6P4NXNF2VNX7U72IP73YW4.JPG?auth=09da709575cff78383db66ac5bb1b816f5c5efbe7d3d0cfb894000db1f9140d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5030&amp;height=2829" /><figcaption>Evan Vucci/REUTERS</figcaption></figure><p>Kurt Olsen, 64, has resigned from the Southern District of Florida investigation into alleged conspiracies against former President Donald Trump. Olsen, a loyal supporter of Trump, previously served as the White House election security czar and has promoted claims regarding the 2020 election.</p><p>The investigation has involved subpoenas for several prominent figures, including former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, although no charges have been filed against them. Olsen's resignation occurred on Monday, but he has not publicly stated his reasons for leaving.</p><p>Sources indicate that Olsen was frustrated by pressure from Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., to expedite the investigation and secure indictments prior to the upcoming midterm elections on November 3, as reported by the Daily Mail and the Washington Post.</p><p>Olsen's departure follows that of Joseph DiGenova, another Trump ally, who also resigned earlier in the month. DiGenova expressed a belief in the investigation but noted that more time was needed to build cases.</p><p>Reports suggest that departures from the investigation team may total between four and eight, with some team members questioning the strength of the evidence supporting the Justice Department's claims of a long-term conspiracy against Trump by officials from the Obama and Biden administrations.</p><p>Internal conflicts reportedly arose when DOJ leadership began directing attorneys on how to conduct the grand jury proceedings, leading to objections from the Florida team. A DOJ spokesperson stated that the investigation is ongoing and that the team of attorneys continues to grow.</p><p>Concerns have been raised about the legitimacy of the investigation, with some sources suggesting it was initiated to create the appearance of progress while lacking substantive evidence.</p><p><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-twisted-revenge-plot-plunges-into-crisis-as-kurt-olsen-quits-florida-probe-of-presidents-enemies/">Read more at The Daily Beast.</a></p>