Investigation Initiated: Obama Administration Officials Facing Grand Jury Scrutiny at Bondi's Direction over Russia Probe, Led by Prosecutors
In a significant development, a grand jury investigation was initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2025, focusing on accusations that members of the Obama administration manipulated or falsified intelligence regarding Russia's interference in the 2016 election.
The investigation was prompted by a referral from Tulsi Gabbard, who was then the Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard declassified certain documents in July, which she alleges undermine the Obama administration's conclusion that Russia tried to help Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign[1][2].
Attorney General Pam Bondi took the step to direct federal prosecutors to launch the grand jury investigation, following Gabbard's claims of misconduct by Obama officials[3]. The DOJ has also created a "strike force" to assess the evidence released by Gabbard and investigate potential next legal steps that might stem from her disclosures[4].
If the DOJ decides to pursue a criminal case, the grand jury could consider an indictment. However, the Justice Department has declined to comment on the creation of the strike force or the investigation[5].
The news of the grand jury investigation comes in response to renewed allegations that Democratic officials tried to smear Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign by falsely alleging his campaign was colluding with the Russian government[6].
The development was first reported by Fox News, and it remains to be seen how this investigation will unfold and what implications it may have for the Obama administration and U.S. politics as a whole.
[1] - Source for Tulsi Gabbard's allegations and referral to the DOJ [2] - Source for the declassified documents [3] - Source for Attorney General Pam Bondi's involvement and the launch of the grand jury investigation [4] - Source for the creation of the DOJ strike force [5] - Source for the DOJ's refusal to comment on the investigation [6] - Source for the renewed allegations of Democratic officials trying to smear Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign.
- The investigation launched by the DOJ in 2025, involving allegations of manipulation and falsification of intelligence related to Russia's interference in the 2016 election, is amidst renewed general news about Democratic officials trying to smear Donald Trump during his campaign.
- This grand jury investigation, initiated following Tulsi Gabbard's claims and declassified documents, falls under the category of policy-and-legislation, as it involves a potential examination of the actions of the Obama administration during the 2016 election.
