Federal authorities have taken a decisive step in probing the murky beginnings of the 2016 Russia investigation. A grand jury in the Southern District of Florida issued subpoenas to former CIA Director John Brennan, ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok, and former FBI lawyer Lisa Page on Friday. This move signals a broader push to examine the actions of officials who played central roles in the inquiry that dogged President Trump’s first term.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that as many as 30 subpoenas could follow in the days ahead, targeting individuals tied to the so-called Crossfire Hurricane operation. The investigation, overseen by U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones, aims to uncover potential misconduct in how the FBI and intelligence community handled allegations of Trump-Russia ties.
Brennan, who led the CIA during the Obama administration, authored the Intelligence Community Assessment that claimed Russian interference favored Trump. Strzok spearheaded the FBI’s counterintelligence efforts, while Page worked closely with then-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. Their involvement came under fire years ago when text messages revealed their personal biases against Trump, including Strzok’s infamous vow to “stop” his candidacy.
“Fox News Digital is now reporting a federal grand jury has subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, as well as others.”
This development arrives amid renewed scrutiny of what many view as a manufactured scandal designed to undermine Trump’s presidency. Documents declassified earlier this year by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard exposed details of a coordinated effort to promote unverified claims, including the Steele dossier, which relied on dubious sources. Critics argue these actions amounted to an abuse of power, with intelligence agencies weaponized against a political opponent.
The subpoenas also raise questions about deeper entanglements. Brennan’s referral of evidence to the FBI in 2016, based on intelligence from foreign allies, may have kicked off the probe without solid footing. Meanwhile, Strzok and Page’s affair and their exchanges—such as Page’s message asking if Trump could “possibly” become president, met with Strzok’s reply, “No. No he won’t. We’ll stop it”—suggest personal motives intertwined with official duties.
What’s the backup plan now, endlessly pleading the 5th?
Charge, try, and punish each and everyone in the Trump conspiracy hoax.