The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened a sweeping criminal investigation into what insiders are calling a decade-long scheme involving political operatives and elements of the so-called “deep state” to interfere in multiple U.S. elections, according to federal sources.
The investigation, quietly authorized by FBI Director Kash Patel, began several weeks ago and could ultimately lead to the appointment of a special prosecutor, insiders say.
According to a report by Just the News, the inquiry is examining a series of actions taken by political and government figures—spanning from the 2016 Russia collusion narrative to more recent prosecutions tied to Special Counsel Jack Smith—to determine if they amount to a coordinated criminal conspiracy.
Classified Evidence May Be Key
Sources close to the case say two sets of still-classified documents may be pivotal. The first is a classified annex from the inspector general’s report into Hillary Clinton’s private email server. Lawmakers, including Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, have long pushed for its release, alleging it contains intelligence that was ignored by FBI leadership.
The second set includes material cited in Special Counsel John Durham’s final report, referencing what has been termed “Clinton plan intelligence.” According to Durham, U.S. intelligence was aware that the Clinton campaign was advancing a false Russia collusion narrative before the launch of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
Both document sets remain under lock and key due to what officials describe as concerns over protecting intelligence sources and methods.
Criticism From Former Intelligence Leaders
The investigation follows a wave of recent criticism from former senior officials, including ex-CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who has accused members of the intelligence community of politicizing their assessments.
Ratcliffe specifically criticized former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, saying their actions reflected “a corrupt process” aimed at undermining then-candidate and later President Donald Trump.
“We are looking into whether political motivations influenced the investigative decisions made by key federal agencies,” one senior official familiar with the investigation said.
The FBI has yet to issue a formal statement, and it remains unclear whether any indictments are forthcoming. However, if declassification efforts move forward, the findings could lead to significant public revelations.
As of now, the case is in its preliminary phase, and whether a special counsel will be appointed depends on the scope and findings of the early review.