The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the formation of a specialized “strike force” charged with probing newly declassified intelligence documents tied to the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative—sparked by explosive disclosures from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
This move follows Gabbard’s release of a trove of previously classified records, which she asserts expose how high-ranking Obama-era officials allegedly manipulated intelligence to fabricate claims that Donald Trump colluded with Russian agents during the 2016 presidential election.
According to a DOJ spokesperson, the strike force—made up of seasoned investigators and federal prosecutors—will meticulously examine all available evidence to determine whether laws were violated and if prosecutions are warranted. The Department emphasized that the investigation is being pursued with “the utmost seriousness.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed strong commitment to the effort:
“The Department of Justice is proud to stand alongside Director Gabbard in the pursuit of truth and accountability. We will thoroughly investigate these troubling disclosures and leave no stone unturned to ensure justice is served.”
Insiders suggest the DOJ’s National Security Division will spearhead the inquiry, coordinating closely with multiple federal agencies.
The strike force’s creation comes amid mounting scrutiny of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA), which originally concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to aid Trump. Recent internal reviews have raised significant concerns about the ICA’s compilation, citing rushed timelines, procedural irregularities, and questionable intelligence sources.
Adding fuel to the investigation, CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently submitted a criminal referral to the FBI concerning former CIA Director John Brennan’s involvement in shaping the ICA, intensifying calls for a comprehensive reexamination of the intelligence processes that triggered the prolonged Trump-Russia probe.
Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman now serving as Director of National Intelligence, has vowed to continue releasing unclassified records and to fully cooperate with the DOJ investigation.
“This isn’t about party politics—it’s about restoring trust in our institutions and holding accountable those who abuse power,” Gabbard said during a recent Fox News interview.
The strike force will also investigate whether false statements, abuse of authority, or other crimes were committed by individuals involved in crafting or promoting the initial Russia-collusion claims.
As this landmark investigation unfolds, both supporters and critics agree on one thing: its implications could be historic.