DOJ moves in on Comey as new evidence emerges Hed: DOJ moves in on Comey as new evidence emerges

Key Concepts

• Steele Dossier: An unverified opposition research document funded by the Hillary Clinton campaign and the DNC, alleging connections between Donald Trump and Russia.
• Weaponization of the Federal Government: The alleged use of government agencies and their powers for political purposes, particularly against political opponents.
• Lying to Congress: Providing false testimony or information to legislative bodies, which can carry legal consequences.
• James Comey: Former Director of the FBI, facing charges of lying to Congress and obstruction of justice.
• John Brennan: Former Director of the CIA, accused of lying to Congress regarding the CIA's use of the Steele Dossier.
• HRC (Hillary Rodham Clinton): Mentioned in James Comey's notes regarding a plan to tie Donald Trump to Russia.

Allegations Against John Brennan

Congressman Brandon Gill asserts that John Brennan, former CIA Director, "led the weaponization of the federal government against President Trump" and "lied before Congress." Specifically, Brennan is accused of denying that the CIA used the Steele Dossier as part of its intelligence assessment that formed the basis for the federal government's actions against Trump. However, it has since been revealed that Brennan himself "signed off on using the Steele Dossier." This alleged deception is the basis for House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan referring Brennan to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for "willingly and intentionally" lying to Congress. The transcript notes that Brennan is accused of denying the CIA used the "debunked, discredited anti-Trump Steele Dossier" for then-President Barack Obama concerning Russian interference, and also claimed the CIA opposed its inclusion. The congressman further states that Brennan has a "long litany of accusations" of repeatedly lying to Congress.

Allegations Against James Comey

The discussion shifts to Senator Lindsey Graham's comments on new evidence surfacing in the federal criminal case against James Comey, former FBI Director. Comey faces charges of lying to Congress and obstruction of justice, with a trial date set for January 5th, 2026. Senator Graham highlights that Comey received an investigative memo from the CIA indicating that "Hillary Clinton is trying to tie her opponent, Donald Trump, to Russia." New evidence, found in a safe in a "very remote area," consists of James Comey's own handwritten notes dated September 26th, 2016. In these notes, Comey allegedly wrote, "James Brennan, J.B., HRC planned to tie Trump." This is presented as evidence that Comey was aware of Hillary Rodham Clinton's "plan to try Trump" three weeks after the initial briefing, directly contradicting his previous statements or recollections to Congress.

Pattern of Deception and Accountability

Congressman Gill emphasizes that the evidence, including Comey's handwritten notes, is being used by prosecutors to "substantiating the federal charge of lying to Congress." The core of the accusation against Comey is "establishing a pattern of him lying about in his recollections and testimony to Congress." Both Brennan and Comey are accused of "lying repeatedly about what was going on under the Obama and Biden administrations." Congressman Gill argues that "the American people want to know that those at the highest levels of government are going to be held accountable the same way anybody else in America would." He states that if one "lie[s] before Congress, you're going to be indicted." The congressman reiterates that "every day we're learning more about what was going on," and how "deep this weaponization, how deep this corruption was under Biden, under President Obama." The overarching argument is that "all that's happening is accountability for people at the highest levels of government who weaponized the federal government against their political enemies."

Conclusion

The transcript details serious allegations of deception and the alleged weaponization of federal government agencies against political opponents, specifically targeting former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey. The evidence presented includes accusations of lying to Congress, the use of the Steele Dossier (funded by the DNC and Hillary Clinton campaign), and Comey's own handwritten notes suggesting prior knowledge of a plan to link Donald Trump to Russia. The central theme is the call for accountability for individuals at the highest levels of government who are accused of abusing their power for political gain.