Kurt Olsen: Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ lawyer playing a major White House role

Olsen reportedly has access to significant U.S. intelligence

17 Feb, 17:05 — 17 Feb, 17:26

Why this matters

This story is significant as it reveals potential disarray and lack of formal process within the highest levels of government regarding presidential pardons, which are critical exercises of executive power. It raises concerns about accountability, transparency, and the influence of controversial figures, impacting public trust in the administration's decision-making.

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

There are internal struggles within the Trump White House.
Specific individuals are playing significant roles within the administration.

Key claims6 unverified

Trump insiders admit they can’t keep up with the ‘chaos’ of his pardons.

unverified·The Independent

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is attempting to tighten access to the president.

unverified·The Independent

Susie Wiles is concerned about the ‘optics’ of Trump's clemency orders.

unverified·The Independent

Kurt Olsen is Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ lawyer.

unverified·The Week

Kurt Olsen is playing a major White House role.

unverified·The Week

Kurt Olsen reportedly has access to significant U.S. intelligence.

unverified·The Week

Where they diverge

The specific nature of internal White House struggles and key figures involved.

The Independent

Focuses on the lack of process and 'chaos' surrounding presidential pardons, with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles attempting to tighten access due to 'optics' concerns.

The Week

Highlights the controversial role of 'Stop the Steal' lawyer Kurt Olsen within the White House and his reported access to significant U.S. intelligence.

Coverage gaps

Susie Wiles' attempts to tighten access to the president over concerns about pardon 'optics'.

ReportedThe Independent

MissingThe Week

Kurt Olsen, a 'Stop the Steal' lawyer, playing a major White House role and having access to significant U.S. intelligence.

ReportedThe Week

MissingThe Independent

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Geographic diversity— 1 region4/34

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The Independentcenter-leftcenter-leftalarmistMostly Factualcritical of administration's internal disarray

The Weekcentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly Factualhighlights controversial figure's sensitive access

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage leans center-left, highlighting internal chaos and the controversial roles of specific individuals within the Trump administration, suggesting potential governance issues.

Sources

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The IndependentMostly Factual50d ago

‘There is no process’: Trump insiders admit they can’t keep up with the ‘chaos’ of his pardons

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles attempting to tighten access to the president over concern about ‘optics’ of his clemency orders, according to report

By Joe Sommerlad

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The WeekMostly Factual50d ago