FBI Investigation Targets James Comey and John Brennan for False Statements and Mismanagement

The FBI is currently investigating former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan for potential false statements to Congress and mismanagement during their tenures under President Barack Obama. This development was reported by CNN and follows the declassification of a report on U.S. intelligence by current CIA Chief John Ratcliffe. The report reviewed the Intelligence Community's assessment from 2017 regarding Russia's influence during the 2016 presidential election. The 2017 Assessment of the Intelligence Community (ACI) concluded that Russia attempted to interfere in the election to assist then-candidate Donald Trump. However, the recent review indicated that the process of creating the ACI was done hastily, featuring procedural anomalies, which deviated from established intelligence standards. While the review did not dispute the intelligence community's assertion that President Vladimir Putin favored Trump over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, it raised concerns about Brennan potentially stifling analytical debate by suggesting a premature consensus among intelligence officials. In light of this investigation, both Comey and Brennan have come under scrutiny for their past statements and actions related to the probe into Russian electoral interference. The Department of Justice has refrained from commenting on the ongoing investigations, and neither the CIA nor Comey’s representative has offered any statements regarding the matter. Reports indicate that Brennan has claimed he has not been contacted by the Department of Justice or the CIA concerning these inquiries. Former President Donald Trump, while addressing reporters during a recent press conference with African leaders, called Comey and Brennan 'very dishonest' and asserted that they should face consequences for their actions. He characterized them as 'truly bad people,' emphasizing the need for accountability. The central issue under investigation is the pair's communications with Congress regarding their investigations into Russian interference, with indications from sources that the FBI views their interactions as potentially conspiratorial. This revelation opens the door to a broad spectrum of legal implications for both former officials. As the investigation proceeds, the political ramifications and public interest surrounding the actions of these prominent figures in U.S. intelligence continue to grow, sparking discussions about the integrity and accountability of high-ranking officials. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2