Election Denier Kurt Olsen Steps Down From "Grand Conspiracy" Case, But Remains on DOJ Payroll, Official Says
September 30, 2026 / 4:32 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Kurt Olsen, who attempted to overturn the 2020 election results, is resigning from the "grand conspiracy" investigation.
- Justice Department officials initially misinterpreted Olsen's email, believing he was leaving the federal government.
- Olsen clarified he is still employed by the DOJ but will not be assigned to the grand conspiracy matter.
- A problem with Olsen's security clearance was an obstacle to his continued work on the investigation.
- Olsen is the third prosecutor to step down from this case or a related probe this year.