The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has expanded its criminal inquiry into former CIA Director John Brennan, focusing on his role in crafting a 2017 intelligence assessment that concluded Russia interfered in the 2016 election to aid Donald Trump. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami, includes witness interviews and subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury in Washington.
Key Takeaways
The Justice Department has expanded its criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, focusing on his role in crafting the 2017 intelligence assessment that concluded Russia interfered in the 2016 election to aid Donald Trump. The probe includes witness interviews and subpoenas issued by a federal grand jury in Washington.
- DOJ subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a D.C. grand jury
- FBI plans to interview roughly half-dozen former intelligence officials
- Joseph diGenova, a Trump ally, added to the investigation team
- Maria Medetis Long removed from the case after expressing doubts about evidence
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 12 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subpoenas Issued | Broad Agreement | At least three subpoenas have been issued. | |
| Witness Interviews | Broad Agreement | FBI plans to interview roughly half-dozen witnesses. | |
| Joseph Digenova's Appointment | Broad Agreement | Joseph diGenova appointed to lead the probe. | |
| Maria Medetis Long Removal | Broad Agreement | Maria Medetis Long removed from the case. |
Subpoenas Issued
Broad AgreementAt least three subpoenas have been issued.
Witness Interviews
Broad AgreementFBI plans to interview roughly half-dozen witnesses.
Joseph Digenova's Appointment
Broad AgreementJoseph diGenova appointed to lead the probe.
Maria Medetis Long Removal
Broad AgreementMaria Medetis Long removed from the case.
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The probe represents an effort by Trump's Justice Department to revisit an investigation whose core conclusions were later affirmed by multiple entities, including a bipartisan Senate committee and a CIA review. The FBI plans to interview roughly half-dozen witnesses, including former intelligence officials involved in the 2017 assessment.
The DOJ has appointed Joseph diGenova, a Trump ally who previously worked for President Donald Trump's campaign during its challenge of the 2020 election results, to spearhead the probe. DiGenova will oversee the investigation from the Southern District of Florida and serve as counselor to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The investigation stems from testimony Brennan gave in 2023 before the House Judiciary Committee, where Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) alleged that Brennan made false statements regarding the so-called Steele dossier and its role in the intelligence assessment. The dossier contained unverified claims about Trump’s ties to Russia.
The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke on Monday. At least three subpoenas have been issued, according to two people with knowledge of them.
A career U.S. prosecutor who had been helping to lead the criminal investigation into Brennan, Maria Medetis Long, was removed from the probe after expressing doubts about the legal viability of a potential prosecution. A Justice Department spokesperson confirmed the personnel shift and said that changing up personnel on cases is 'healthy and normal.' Among the attorneys now assigned to the case is Chris DeLorenz.
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