The White House has brought on board yet another "Stop the Steal" lawyer, further entrenching a cycle of conspiracy and denial that has plagued Donald Trump's presidency. The latest addition is Kurt Olsen, a former Trump campaign lawyer who worked tirelessly to overturn the 2020 election results.
Olsen joins Ed Martin, one of the nation's most notorious "Stop the Steal" lawyers, in serving as a special government employee within the administration. This move underscores the president's continued obsession with his defeat five years ago and his determination to peddle discredited conspiracy theories that rewrite history.
The appointment is not surprising, given Trump's track record of hiring attorneys who will tell him what he wants to hear. As the Washington Post reported in 2023, the Berkeley Research Group was hired by Team Trump to scrutinize the 2020 election and bolster Trump's claims of voter fraud and election irregularities. The endeavor ultimately failed to yield meaningful evidence.
The same dynamic is likely to play out with Olsen on board. His interest in voting machines and his request for information from intelligence agencies about the 2020 election suggest a continued focus on discredited conspiracy theories. It remains to be seen whether Olsen will be paid with public funds, but the appointment is another example of Trump's willingness to spend taxpayer dollars on investigations that prioritize his own agenda over fact-based inquiry.
The White House's latest move serves as a stark reminder that failure is inevitable when one is driven by ideology and a desire to rewrite history. As the 2020 election continues to cast a long shadow, it's clear that Trump will continue to push the boundaries of what is acceptable in the pursuit of his own interests.
Olsen joins Ed Martin, one of the nation's most notorious "Stop the Steal" lawyers, in serving as a special government employee within the administration. This move underscores the president's continued obsession with his defeat five years ago and his determination to peddle discredited conspiracy theories that rewrite history.
The appointment is not surprising, given Trump's track record of hiring attorneys who will tell him what he wants to hear. As the Washington Post reported in 2023, the Berkeley Research Group was hired by Team Trump to scrutinize the 2020 election and bolster Trump's claims of voter fraud and election irregularities. The endeavor ultimately failed to yield meaningful evidence.
The same dynamic is likely to play out with Olsen on board. His interest in voting machines and his request for information from intelligence agencies about the 2020 election suggest a continued focus on discredited conspiracy theories. It remains to be seen whether Olsen will be paid with public funds, but the appointment is another example of Trump's willingness to spend taxpayer dollars on investigations that prioritize his own agenda over fact-based inquiry.
The White House's latest move serves as a stark reminder that failure is inevitable when one is driven by ideology and a desire to rewrite history. As the 2020 election continues to cast a long shadow, it's clear that Trump will continue to push the boundaries of what is acceptable in the pursuit of his own interests.
It's like they're trying to prove me wrong, but at the same time, I can totally see why Trump would want someone with Olsen's expertise on board. I don't know, maybe I'm just being paranoid again 
. The fact that he worked for Trump's campaign and is now part of the administration makes sense, but it still feels like a bad move to me... I mean, a good one? 
That's probably not it, though. Ugh, I'm so conflicted right now 
. It just seems like more fuel for the conspiracy fire that's been burning since day one. The fact that he's working on discredited theories and trying to rewrite history is just mind-blowing 
. I mean, can’t we just focus on moving forward instead of reliving a five-year-old election drama? 
. And now they're adding more players to the game, Kurt Olsen being one of them. It's just sad that we're wasting taxpayer dollars on investigations that don't lead anywhere 
.
, but I think it's time we stopped running from it.
. Only time will tell!
, which is just outrageous. The whole thing reeks of corruption and a disregard for the truth. It's like they're trying to create their own alternate reality 
. Trump's obsession with his 2020 defeat is just getting more and more absurd by the day. It's time for him to move on and focus on the issues that really matter to the American people 
anyway, hope ppl stay vigilant & fact-check everything
. But hey, if it works for him, who cares? The problem is that this kind of thinking is just so... entertaining for some people 
. Newsflash: conspiracy theories are not facts, and no amount of spin can change that 
. And yet, here we are, investing public funds into these wild goose chases 
. Can't we all just move on from 2020 already?