Remember when big shots in Washington always seemed to get away with everything? That magical cloak of protection around D.C. elites appears to be vanishing. The rules are changing in our nation’s capital, and some former top officials are learning that nobody stays above the law forever.

Those who once commanded America’s most powerful intelligence agencies now find themselves on the other side of the investigation table. The hunters have become the hunted, and it’s sending shockwaves through Washington’s corridors of power.

The FBI has launched criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, according to a Fox News report. Both men served under President Obama and were key players in pushing the Trump-Russia collusion narrative that dogged President Trump’s first term.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan as well as former FBI Director James Comey related to the Trump-Russia collusion hoax, according to Fox News.

The outlet reported, citing DOJ sources, that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has given evidence concerning Brennan to FBI Director Kash Patel and that an investigation into Comey is also underway.

The investigation may involve potentially false statements made to Congress.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe handed evidence concerning Brennan to FBI Director Kash Patel, triggering the investigation. Sources told Fox News that Brennan “violated the public’s trust and should be held accountable for it.”

The investigations focus on potentially false statements made to Congress. This bombshell development comes after a review of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) that claimed Russia tried to help Trump win the presidency.

The Steele Dossier Deception

At the center of the controversy is the infamous Steele Dossier – a collection of false claims about Trump that was paid for by Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee. The dossier, created by former British spy Christopher Steele, contained unverified and later debunked allegations about Trump.

The newly declassified review found serious problems with how the intelligence report was created. It revealed “procedural anomalies” and concluded that officials rushed to judgment, breaking standard intelligence community practices.

What’s especially damning for Brennan is a declassified email showing that his own deputy CIA director warned him in December 2016 that including the dossier would jeopardize “the credibility of the entire paper.”

Despite these warnings, Brennan pushed for the dossier’s inclusion. The review states that “Brennan ultimately formalized his position in writing, stating that ‘my bottomline is that I believe that the information warrants inclusion in the report.'”

Caught in a Congressional Lie

But when testifying to Congress in 2023, Brennan sang a completely different tune. He claimed “the CIA was very much opposed to having any reference or inclusion of the Steele dossier in the Intelligence Community Assessment.”

This glaring contradiction between Brennan’s testimony and his documented actions appears to be what triggered the false statements investigation.

While details about Comey’s investigation remain limited, the former FBI Director played a key role in promoting the Russia collusion narrative and oversaw the controversial FBI investigation into the Trump campaign.

Justice Finally Arrives

The ongoing criminal investigations represent a stunning reversal of fortune for two men who once wielded enormous power over America’s intelligence apparatus. Under President Trump’s second administration, accountability appears to be reaching even the highest levels of the previous power structure.

The intelligence review also revealed another interesting detail: while the CIA and FBI assigned “high confidence” to the conclusion that Russia tried to help Trump win, the National Security Agency (NSA) only gave it “moderate confidence” – a critical distinction that was downplayed at the time.

For years, many Americans have wondered if powerful Washington insiders would ever face consequences for their actions. With these investigations now underway, that question may finally be answered.

Sometimes the wheels of justice turn slowly, but they do eventually turn. For Brennan and Comey, that moment appears to have arrived.

Key Takeaways

• FBI is investigating former CIA Director Brennan and FBI Director Comey for potentially lying to Congress about the Russia hoax.
• Declassified evidence shows Brennan pushed to include the debunked Steele Dossier despite warnings from his own deputy.
• The original intelligence assessment claiming Russian interference had “procedural anomalies” and rushed judgment.
• Justice is finally reaching former high-ranking officials who pushed the Trump-Russia collusion narrative.

Sources: The Post Millennial, The Jerusalem Post