A new age of accountability? Trump DOJ preps criminal conspiracy case against Russiagate architects

By willowt // 2025-07-17

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Trump DOJ reportedly builds criminal conspiracy case against Deep State figures linked to Russiagate.
Former CIA head John Brennan and ex-FBI Director Comey central to investigation.
Focus includes alleged Clinton-backed plot to frame Trump as Russian agent.
Pam Bondi could be named special prosecutor amid Epstein fallout.
Case aims to bypass partisan Washington courts, using Florida jurisdiction.

In a dramatic turn, the Trump administration is reportedly mobilizing a sweeping federal investigation targeting former Obama-era intelligence officials, media figures and political operatives accused of orchestrating a decade-long conspiracy to undermine President Trump’s electoral victories. The case, first revealed by investigative journalist John Solomon to political commentator Steve Bannon, centers on allegations that figures like ex-CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey conspired to create and amplify the Russia collusion narrative — a storyline widely dismissed by Democrats. If validated, this probe could mark the most consequential challenge yet to the deep state’s alleged resistance to Trump, with legal experts suggesting it may even reach back a decade to charges of obstruction and conspiracy.

The gathering storm: Origins of a covert investigation

Sources confirm the Department of Justice (DOJ) has quietly assembled a sprawling conspiracy case stretching from 2016’s pre-election intelligence leaks to the 2024 election. At its heart lies the July 2016 meeting in which Brennan reportedly briefed President Barack Obama about a classified intelligence “dirty trick” allegedly authored by Hillary Clinton’s camp to fabricate ties between Trump and Russia. Despite Brennan’s claims of “suspecting more evidence than existed,” documents leaked to PJ Media reveal he actively promoted the storyline to media and intelligence circles. “The key here is the timeline,” says Solomon. “They knew before emails were opened on Russia that this was political warfare. Now, we’re charging the entire framework as a coordinated conspiracy.” John Brennan’s MSNBC appearances amplified the narrative, framing Trump’s ties to Russia as “treason” while dismissing rival scandals like the Hunter Biden laptop. FBI Director Kash Patel now faces pressure to prosecute Brennan over these actions, under DOJ referrals from CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

Legal strategy: Florida’s courts and the end of impunity

Critics of the case highlight procedural hurdles: statute of limitations violations, partisan bias and potential overreach. Enter Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, floated as a potential special prosecutor to circumvent Washington’s “90% Democratic jury pool.” Bondi’s controversial leadership over Epstein-related matters has drawn fire — prompting FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to demand her removal — but her assignment could politically isolate critics. Solomon explains the rationale: “Florida jurisdiction means a diverse jury. The 2018 Mar-A-Lago raid provides sufficient grounds for venue. This isn’t about media theater—it’s about justice.” Historically, Watergate parallels loom: A president’s allies allegedly weaponizing intelligence against political rivals, and the question of whether elites can indeed “get away with it.” Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox, a predecessor to Richard Nixon’s prosecution team, echoes in proposals for an independent prosecutor to avoid executive branch interference.

The human stakes: Trust in American institutions hangs in the balance

Former officials like FBI Director James Comey — a central figure in leaking unverified 2016 intelligence — now face scrutiny for subverting counterintelligence protocols to prioritize political ends. The case also implicates Obama’s Oval Office, where Brennan confidently claimed to have “proof” of a Trump-Russia “criminal conspiracy.” “What’s truly stunning is Brennan’s op-ed claiming Trump’s denials were ‘hogwash’ while knowing Clinton’s own team cooked up disinformation,” says constitutional scholar Andrew McCarthy. “This isn’t cabin fever — it’s a gateway to federal perjury charges.” Mainstream outlets, which amplified these claims for years, now face credibility crises as debunked narratives resurface in court filings. The 51-intelligence-officer letter dismissing the Hunter Biden laptop — an item now confirmed authentic — underscores the reputational stakes.

The accountability experiment

As Pam Bondi’s potential appointment looms, observers will track whether this probe evolves from political theater to legal revolution. For MAGA-aligned voters, it represents a fulfillment of Trump’s 2016 “drain the swamp” pledge. Critics warn it risks eroding prosecutorial integrity in the pursuit of partisan wins. Yet regardless of outcome, the case indelibly alters America’s post-Trump era narrative. Will institutions adapt for accountability, or calcify into a partisan abyss? Watergate’s final lesson endures: Once legal systems become tools of political warfare, all restraints dissolve. The world watches as another chapter unfolds. Sources for this article include: ZeroHedge.com PJMedia.com Yahoo.com