Newly uncovered documents reveal that the FBI initiated a covert investigation into President Trump in 2017 but still maintains strict secrecy over the specifics. Despite an extensive inquiry, no evidence of a Russian conspiracy was ever found, causing skepticism about the motives behind targeting a sitting president. The notorious Steele dossier, partially funded by Trump’s political adversaries, fueled the investigation, raising eyebrows over the FBI’s integrity.
The Secretive Inquiry
In May 2017, acting FBI director Andrew McCabe launched a formal probe against President Trump, suspecting him of being a Russian agent. This decision came shortly after Trump’s dismissal of then-FBI director James Comey. According to reports, the investigation was sanctioned by top FBI officials, casting a shadow over the organization’s transparency. The basis for suspecting Trump, however, remains shrouded in redaction.
The investigation became part of a larger probe, known as Crossfire Hurricane, aimed at uncovering Russian interference in the 2016 election. Despite intense scrutiny, Robert Mueller’s investigation found no evidence of the Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with Russian operatives. As time went on, the Steele dossier’s role in propelling these suspicions drew criticism, considering its connections to the Clinton campaign.
The Mueller Report’s Silence
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s expansive investigation did little to clarify the FBI’s intent. The effort spent on uncovering a supposed conspiracy seemed unwarranted, especially given the lack of incriminating evidence. The decision to pursue this path appears more politically driven than fact-based, highlighting the partisan disparities within the agency.
“[T]he idea is, if the president committed obstruction of justice, fired the director of the FBI to negatively impact or to shut down our investigation of Russia’s malign activity and possibly in support of his campaign, as a counterintelligence investigator you have to ask yourself, ‘Why would a president of the United States do that?’ So all those same sorts of facts cause us to wonder is there an inappropriate relationship, a connection between this president and our most fearsome enemy, the government of Russia.” – McCabe
Many believe these conspiracies were born from vendettas rather than threat assessments. Former CIA Director John Brennan’s communications reveal that the possibility of framing Trump for Russian ties was circulated well before the FBI’s investigation. The public remains largely in the dark about the motives and implications, as this shrouded affair continues to unfold.
An Unresolved Saga
Despite the closure of this counterintelligence investigation in April 2019, questions linger about the legitimacy of the FBI’s actions. The Justice Department has not addressed the reasoning behind the initial probe. Most Americans are left wondering why such a significant inquiry against a sitting president commenced without substantial evidence.
The FBI’s engagement with Christopher Steele, even after discrediting his dossier, illustrates flaws in their approach. The 2017 inquiry highlights the necessity for accountability and reform within such powerful institutions tasked with upholding justice and national security.
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FBI Is Still Hiding Details Of Russiagate, Newly Released Document Shows | ZeroHedge
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