AG Pam Bondi Empanels Grand Jury for Russia Collusion Inquiry

Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed an unnamed federal prosecutor to present evidence before a grand jury to consider potential indictments related to the alleged conspiracy to tie President Donald Trump to Russia during his 2016 campaign. This action follows a criminal referral submitted by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who released documents alleging that former President Barack Obama and his administration, including officials like James Clapper and John Brennan, engaged in a conspiracy to link Trump to Russia. The referrals and evidence include declassified documents and a classified annex to Special Counsel John Durham's report, with allegations of intelligence manipulation and suppression within the intelligence community. Bondi's move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing investigation, bringing the Trump administration closer to potentially charging Obama-era officials, although no charges have yet been filed. The Department of Justice has declined to comment on the investigation but confirmed that Bondi is taking the referrals seriously, citing clear cause for concern. Additionally, the discovery of documents in a secret FBI room by Director Kash Patel has added to the evidence under review.