The FBI — under Director Kash Patel — is reportedly investigating what some officials are calling a decade-long “grand conspiracy” involving Democratic operatives and “deep-state” actors. According to Just the News, the inquiry began only a few weeks ago and could lead to a special prosecutor if sufficient evidence emerges. The core question: whether a series of historically contentious events — from the Russia-collusion investigations to prosecutions under Special Counsel Jack Smith — were part of a coordinated, criminal scheme to influence U.S. elections against President Trump.
Central to the case are two sets of classified documents, both allegedly pivotal to revealing misconduct. Just the News reports that one is an annex tied to the inspector general’s probe of Hillary Clinton’s private email server, potentially showing that intelligence suggesting wrongdoing was ignored. The second is an annex from Special Counsel John Durham’s final report, which reportedly details “Clinton‑plan intelligence” — that is, evidence suggesting the Clinton campaign pushed a false narrative about collusion with Russia before the FBI launched its Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
Proponents of the probe argue that declassifying these annexes could strengthen the case dramatically. If President Trump were to declassify them, they could be used in grand jury proceedings to illustrate a pattern: intelligence unfavorable to Democrats allegedly suppressed, while aggressive investigations targeted Trump. There is also mention of other high-stakes intelligence: a claim that in August 2020, the FBI received information that China planned to cast fake mail-in ballots to benefit Joe Biden — but instead of acting, investigators allegedly instructed other agencies to destroy or ignore the data.
Part of the investigation’s momentum appears tied to internal critiques within the intelligence community. Former CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly reviewed how the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) was produced, accusing previous leadership — including John Brennan and James Comey — of letting political narratives overshadow careful analysis. Ratcliffe is said to have referred Brennan for potential criminal activity, adding fuel to allegations that decisions made by top intelligence officials may have been driven by partisanship.
FBI Director Patel claims he has uncovered “vaults” of documents — allegedly stored in hidden rooms — that previous leadership kept away from Congress and the public. He argues these records constitute a smoking gun: handwritten notes, internal communications, and records that could prove a long-term conspiracy. Importantly, he suggests that the statute of limitations may not apply if the misconduct is treated as part of an overarching conspiracy.
If the investigation proceeds and warrants are issued, a special prosecutor could be tasked with examining not just past events, but how multiple episodes — 2016, 2020, and potentially 2024 — interlink. Targets under discussion reportedly include Hillary Clinton, James Comey, John Brennan, and other senior intelligence and Justice Department figures. The argument from some Republicans is that this is not just about mistakes, but an intentional, coordinated misuse of the intelligence apparatus to weaponize federal law enforcement against a political opponent.
