FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed that a cache of documents related to the Russia probe had been found in a bureau secret room, hidden away in “burn bags.”
The FBI official told the Daily Mail that the records include the classified annexe to former Special Counsel John Durham’s final report on the beginnings of the FBI investigation into Donald Trump’s initial campaign, which includes the underlying intelligence he reviewed.
Durham looked into the FBI’s investigation into any connections between Trump campaign officials and Russia during the 2016 election and came to the conclusion that, given the information available at the time, the FBI shouldn’t have started the inquiry.
A source with knowledge of the finding told the Daily Mail that the documents were probably saved from destruction due to a mistake made by earlier directors.
The individual went on to say that if the FBI hadn’t been methodically going through everything it encounters at the bureau, it’s probable that the records would never have been spotted.
According to the FBI spokeswoman, the results will be made public later on Wednesday after being sent to Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the head of the Judiciary Committee.
FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed that a cache of documents related to the Russia probe had been found in a bureau secret room, hidden away in “burn bags.”
The FBI official told the Daily Mail that the records include the classified annexe to former Special Counsel John Durham’s final report on the beginnings of the FBI investigation into Donald Trump’s initial campaign, which includes the underlying intelligence he reviewed.
Durham looked into the FBI’s investigation into any connections between Trump campaign officials and Russia during the 2016 election and came to the conclusion that, given the information available at the time, the FBI shouldn’t have started the inquiry.
A source with knowledge of the finding told the Daily Mail that the documents were probably saved from destruction due to a mistake made by earlier directors.
The individual went on to say that if the FBI hadn’t been methodically going through everything it encounters at the bureau, it’s probable that the records would never have been spotted.
According to the FBI spokeswoman, the results will be made public later on Wednesday after being sent to Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the head of the Judiciary Committee.
FBI Director Kash Patel has revealed that a secret room inside the Hoover Building contained “burn bags” filled with previously undisclosed documents related to the Russia probe. Among the materials is the classified annex to Special Counsel John Durham’s final report, which found the FBI had insufficient grounds to launch its investigation into Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. A source said the documents likely avoided destruction due to an oversight by prior leadership. The FBI plans to send the records to Senator Chuck Grassley, with a public release expected. Former President Trump welcomed transparency, repeating claims that the Russia probe was a Democratic “scam.” Patel, who vowed to clean up the bureau, said the discovery includes hard drives and files deliberately hidden by former Director James Comey. Meanwhile, Trump allies continue to push narratives about the 2016 election, with Tulsi Gabbard recently claiming Russia held compromising material on Hillary Clinton to use after her expected victory.
