U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into claims that members of former President Barack Obama’s administration fabricated intelligence regarding Russia’s interference in the 2016 elections. A source familiar with the matter confirmed the decision, which follows a referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard declassified documents in July 2025, asserting they reveal evidence of a “treasonous conspiracy” by top Obama officials to undermine then-President-elect Donald Trump. The Justice Department established a strike force last month to assess these claims, and the grand jury will now review evidence that could potentially lead to indictments if criminal charges are pursued. The investigation focuses on allegations that intelligence was manipulated to suggest Russian support for Trump’s 2016 campaign against Hillary Clinton. Fox News reported that Bondi personally ordered an unnamed federal prosecutor to initiate the probe, with the process expected to involve presenting evidence to the grand jury. President Trump commented on Truth Social, calling it “great news” and referencing his prior accusations against Obama. The Obama administration’s 2017 intelligence assessment concluded Russia influenced the election through social media and hacking, though no evidence showed vote tampering. A DOJ spokesperson declined to comment, and the investigation remains ongoing with no final outcomes determined.
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