Bondi Initiates Grand Jury Probe into Obama Officials Over 2016 Election Interference

Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to open a grand jury investigation targeting members of the Obama administration for allegedly withholding information related to Russia's potential interference in the 2016 presidential election. This development follows a request from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who urged the Justice Department to examine high-ranking Obama officials after declassified documents surfaced, which she argues challenge the administration's conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 race. In a July report, Gabbard accused former officials of manipulating and concealing information from the public, describing their actions as part of a "treasonous conspiracy" concerning the Russia investigation. Subsequently, Bondi announced the creation of a DOJ "strike force" tasked with reviewing Gabbard's disclosures and exploring legal avenues for further action. The grand jury's role includes issuing subpoenas and potentially bringing criminal charges if warranted. Initially, Obama administration officials maintained that President Donald Trump colluded with Russia during his 2016 campaign, which resulted in his election victory ...