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Bondi Orders Grand Jury to Probe Obama-Era Russia Collusion Allegations

It follows a criminal referral from DNI Tulsi Gabbard who declassified memos alleging that senior officials suppressed intelligence showing Russia did not influence the 2016 election

The Department of Justice building is seen on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is currently trying to fend off a MAGA revolt over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a press briefing with and U.S. President Donald Trump U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Overview

  • On August 4, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered an unnamed federal prosecutor to convene a grand jury and review evidence of an alleged Obama-era scheme to fabricate Russia collusion intelligence.
  • The probe stems from DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s late July criminal referral and declassification of documents, including a Durham annex, claiming officials withheld key intel on Russia’s limited impact.
  • As the investigation enters its evidence-gathering phase, no charges have been filed and the Justice Department is keeping the grand jury’s venue and witness list under seal.
  • Bondi had earlier created a DOJ “strike force” this summer to vet the materials before escalating the inquiry to a formal grand jury proceeding.
  • Former administration figures such as ex-DNI James Clapper, ex-CIA Director John Brennan and ex-FBI Director James Comey could face scrutiny despite Special Counsel John Durham’s finding of no conspiracy.