Recent emails reveal connections between officials on Special Counsel Jack Smith's team and a decision to block an FBI investigation into potential campaign finance violations related to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. This information is part of a broader investigation by the Trump Justice Department into alleged political manipulation and conspiracy within federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
1. Blocking the Investigation:
• Emails show that Smith's team played a role in halting an FBI inquiry into Clinton’s funding for the opposition research firm Fusion GPS, which compiled the Steele Dossier.
• This decision prevented an investigation into possible campaign finance violations.
2. Link to Trump's Legal Challenges:
• The inquiry aligns with ongoing investigations into the alleged misuse of law enforcement to target Trump and his supporters, tied to the broader "Russiagate" narrative.
3. Involvement of Key Figures:
• Richard Pilger and J. P. Cooney, officials linked to Smith, were instrumental in the decision not to pursue the Clinton inquiry.
• Pilger had significant roles in both the Clinton investigation and in approving Smith's Arctic Frost investigation related to Trump.
4. Campaign Finance Violations:
• The Federal Election Commission had previously found probable cause that the Clinton campaign and Democratic National Committee misreported payments tied to opposition research as legal services.
• Legal documents and testimonies have indicated a coordinated effort by Clinton's campaign to discredit Trump through the Steele Dossier.
5. Ongoing Subpoenas:
• A federal grand jury is issuing over 30 subpoenas related to the Trump-Russia collusion claims and involving key figures, such as former CIA Director John Brennan.
6. Wider Investigative Context:
• The investigation claims to reflect a decade-long pattern of using federal authority to politically benefit Democrats, at the expense of Trump and his associates.
• Recent disclosures have tied numerous investigations, court documents, and partisan dynamics together under the umbrella of alleged conspiracies involving various institutions.
7. Past Scandals:
• Connections to past scandals, including the IRS scandal involving Lois Lerner targeting conservative groups, have emerged, suggesting a pattern of politicized investigations.
The revelations about Jack Smith’s team blocking the FBI's inquiry into Clinton's campaign financing highlight potential political bias within federal investigations. They contribute to a narrative of ongoing investigations into misuse of power within law enforcement and intelligence agencies, raising questions about accountability and fairness in the approach to political investigations.
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