The FBI has reportedly launched a covert investigation into what is being described as a decade-long “grand conspiracy” involving Democratic operatives and elements of the intelligence community. The probe aims to determine whether actions like the Russia collusion narrative and Jack Smith’s prosecutions were part of a coordinated effort to influence U.S. elections against Donald Trump. The investigation began under new FBI Director Kash Patel and could result in the appointment of a special prosecutor.

Two classified sets of documents are at the center of this potential case. One is a classified annex from an inspector general report into Hillary Clinton’s private email server, which allegedly contains evidence the FBI ignored misconduct. The second is referred to as the “Clinton plan intelligence” in Special Counsel John Durham’s Russiagate report, also classified and kept from public and congressional scrutiny. If declassified by Trump, these could serve as key evidence in building a grand jury case.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has criticized past intelligence leadership, accusing former CIA Director John Brennan of prioritizing political narratives over objective analysis—particularly regarding the Steele dossier and its incorporation into official assessments of Russian interference.

Additionally, officials are revisiting a separate allegation involving Chinese interference in the 2020 election through fake mail-in ballots. The FBI reportedly failed to investigate and even ordered destruction of related evidence. With the statute of limitations looming, this case could be linked to the broader conspiracy probe to preserve legal viability.

The investigation may shift venues to Florida, where key events occurred, avoiding Washington D.C.’s typically Democrat-leaning jury pool. This move could enhance the chance of a successful prosecution.