FBI Intensifies Probe into Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan Over Russia Report
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is escalating its criminal inquiry into former CIA Director John Brennan, focusing on the origins of the 2017 intelligence assessment regarding Russian interference in the 2016 US election. Sources indicate that investigators plan to interview approximately six witnesses, including former intelligence officials involved in crafting the report. The probe, managed by the US Attorney’s Office in Miami, examines whether Brennan provided false testimony to Congress in 2023. This investigation aligns with long-standing demands from President Donald Trump, who has characterized previous inquiries into his campaign as a political hoax. Brennan’s legal team has condemned the probe as politically motivated and lacking legal justification, noting that Brennan was formally notified as a target of the investigation in December. The move has raised concerns among critics that the Trump administration is leveraging prosecutorial power to target political adversaries. Although former Attorney General Pam Bondi was recently dismissed, the witness interviews were scheduled prior to her ouster, suggesting the investigation’s momentum continues under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Subpoenas have already been issued to various former officials as part of this ongoing legal scrutiny.
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FBI Intensifies Probe into Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan Over Russia Report
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is escalating its criminal inquiry into former CIA Director John Brennan, focusing on the origins of the 2017 intelligence assessment regarding Russian interference in the 2016 US election. Sources indicate that investigators plan to interview approximately six witnesses, including former intelligence officials involved in crafting the report. The probe, managed by the US Attorney’s Office in Miami, examines whether Brennan provided false testimony to Congress in 2023. This investigation aligns with long-standing demands from President Donald Trump, who has characterized previous inquiries into his campaign as a political hoax. Brennan’s legal team has condemned the probe as politically motivated and lacking legal justification, noting that Brennan was formally notified as a target of the investigation in December. The move has raised concerns among critics that the Trump administration is leveraging prosecutorial power to target political adversaries. Although former Attorney General Pam Bondi was recently dismissed, the witness interviews were scheduled prior to her ouster, suggesting the investigation’s momentum continues under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Subpoenas have already been issued to various former officials as part of this ongoing legal scrutiny.
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