The FBI is delving into some troubling matters that could shake things up in Washington. They’re investigating whether their own agents or leaders might have hindered criminal or congressional probes into political heavyweights like Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, or their connections. This has been brewing for a while, and officials have unearthed some eyebrow-raising evidence buried in digital case files.
These files include “memos to file,” which are essentially notes that some FBI employees wrote to cover themselves in case things went south. A federal grand jury is also scrutinizing this evidence, and some of it might soon be making headlines when it reaches Congress. Chuck Grassley, the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, has been pushing the FBI to look into how they handled politically sensitive cases under James Comey’s leadership.
The evidence spans a decade and touches on several major political scandals, including Russiagate and allegations involving the Clinton and Biden families. One document found by FBI Director Kash Patel’s team details some fishy actions by FBI management just before the 2016 election. The document was written by then-Executive Assistant Director Randall Coleman, who was so concerned he felt the need to put it in writing.
This memo highlights how FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe learned about the discovery of classified emails on Anthony Weiner’s laptop but dragged his feet on acting. This delay caused a stir during the final days of the 2016 election. James Comey and McCabe faced criticism from the Department of Justice Inspector General for their handling of the situation.
Despite the years that have passed, the recent unearthing of Coleman’s memo has sparked new worries. It suggests a senior FBI official was so troubled by what he witnessed that he documented it for future reference. The memo describes how the New York FBI’s Bill Sweeney informed the leadership about the Weiner emails and how the matter lingered for nearly a month.
The memo continues with details about how Sweeney’s team held off on further reviewing the emails, awaiting guidance from FBI headquarters. Coleman notified General Counsel James Baker and McCabe about the situation. McCabe was already aware, but Baker needed to dig deeper into the issue.
Officials have also found documents raising similar concerns about the FBI’s conduct in the email case and a separate investigation into the Clinton Foundation. The Weiner laptop evidence was significant for both the Midyear Exam probe and the Clinton Foundation investigations. A timeline uncovered by Patel’s team suggests McCabe influenced the decision-making, and a top Obama Justice Department official ordered the probes halted.
Sally Yates, then-Deputy Attorney General, reportedly told the FBI to “Shut it down.” The FBI’s actions in these cases have raised serious questions about their impartiality and integrity. The investigation doesn’t stop there; it also involves disgraced former Special Agent Charles McGonigal.
McGonigal’s actions have drawn attention because he allegedly leaked information to a businessman working for a Chinese company linked to Hunter Biden. This issue came to light when the DOJ Inspector General released a report detailing these allegations. McGonigal was sentenced for money laundering and receiving payments from an Albanian official.
During an interview with prosecutors, McGonigal admitted to sharing information about the investigation with the businessman. The DOJ watchdog noted that the businessman was a consultant for foreign governments and businesses. This case highlights the complex web of political intrigue and potential misconduct within the FBI.
