Second prosecutor quits Trump 'grand conspiracy' DOJ probe as top loyalist also exits, deepening crisis

From the Newshound archive · first published 29 September 2026.

A second prosecutor has resigned from the Justice Department's 'grand conspiracy' investigation in the Southern District of Florida, compounding the blow dealt by the departure of Kurt Olsen, a longtime Trump loyalist, as the inquiry into alleged schemes targeting Trump spirals into crisis. The walkouts came after senior Main Justice officials in Washington pushed for indictments ahead of the midterm elections — a demand that clashed with longstanding DOJ norms barring overt action in politically sensitive cases within 60 to 90 days of a vote. The departures compound the damage caused by Joseph diGenova's earlier exit; he had been appointed to lead the probe in April.

The investigation, overseen by Attorney General Todd Blanche, was examining whether officials including former CIA Director John Brennan had participated in a years-long conspiracy against Trump.

Main Justice officials reportedly began directing line attorneys on how to conduct grand jury proceedings, prompting a revolt among the prosecutors.

The departures cast serious doubt on the investigation's viability, leaving its future direction uncertain.