FBI Opens Probe Into Alleged Decade-Long Conspiracy to Meddle in Elections
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly launched a wide-ranging criminal investigation into what officials describe as a potential decade-long “grand conspiracy” involving Democratic operatives and government officials allegedly connected to interference in multiple U.S. elections.
According to reports, FBI Director Kash Patel initiated the probe several weeks ago. Sources familiar with the matter told Just the News that the investigation could eventually lead to the appointment of a special prosecutor tasked with determining whether events tied to Russia-collusion allegations, prosecutions led by Jack Smith, and other developments amount to a broader criminal conspiracy.
One source indicated the inquiry could gain significant momentum if Donald Trump chooses to declassify two sets of documents that have remained confidential since 2016.
The first involves a classified annex connected to the inspector general’s investigation into Hillary Clinton and her private email server. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has sought access to the annex for years. According to sources, the material allegedly contains intelligence suggesting potential wrongdoing that was not fully pursued by investigators at the time.
The second set of documents relates to Special Counsel John Durham and his final report, which referenced what investigators described as “Clinton plan intelligence.” Durham’s findings indicated that U.S. intelligence agencies were aware in 2016 of claims that the Clinton campaign was promoting a Russia-collusion narrative before the FBI launched its Crossfire Hurricane investigation. Much of the material referenced in that probe included information from individuals connected to Clinton or her campaign. These documents remain classified, reportedly due to concerns about revealing sensitive intelligence methods.
Earlier this month, John Ratcliffe issued a critical assessment of how intelligence agencies handled Russian interference claims during the 2016 election. Ratcliffe specifically criticized former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that political considerations may have influenced intelligence analysis, including the use of the controversial Steele dossier.
Officials also discussed the possibility of appointing a special prosecutor to examine intelligence reportedly received in August 2020 suggesting that China was preparing fraudulent mail-in ballots to benefit Joe Biden. According to sources, investigators are reviewing whether the intelligence was properly evaluated or dismissed prematurely.
Another factor under discussion is venue selection. Officials have reportedly considered convening a grand jury outside Washington, D.C., with Florida emerging as one possible location. Some alleged events under review — including matters related to Mar-a-Lago — are believed to fall within the statute of limitations, potentially allowing prosecutors to pursue a broader case.
Democrats named in the reports, including Clinton, Comey, Brennan, and Smith, have denied wrongdoing, though some have acknowledged procedural mistakes. Meanwhile, congressional Republicans argue that evidence gathered in recent years suggests those decisions may have been deliberate.
Officials familiar with the investigation say the “grand conspiracy” theory under review could potentially connect multiple events across the 2016, 2020, and 2024 election cycles. Whether the probe ultimately results in charges remains unclear, but the inquiry is expected to examine whether federal law enforcement actions were improperly used in politically sensitive investigations over an extended period.