Criminal Reference Regarding John Brennan
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed during a recent committee hearing that she received a criminal referral from the House Judiciary Committee, claiming that former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress.
In response to a direct question from committee chairman Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, about whether Brennan would face indictment, Bondi stated that the Justice Department has been conducting an investigation into Brennan and others linked to the origins of the 2016 Trump-Russia investigation for several months. “What I can confirm is that I received a referral from Chairman Jordan to investigate John Brennan,” she said.
Brennan’s Legal Troubles
Bondi also noted the Justice Department’s longtime policy of not publicly discussing ongoing investigations. “I cannot confirm or deny whether there is a pending investigation,” she said. However, she emphasized that “no one is above the law,” suggesting that past weaponization of the justice system is over.
Jordan’s October referral focused on Brennan’s testimony regarding the controversial Steele dossier, which made unverified allegations against Trump, and its influence on the intelligence assessments of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Moreover, CIA Director John Ratcliffe had previously urged the Justice Department to consider prosecuting Brennan on broader conspiracy charges. A grand jury in Florida issued a subpoena to Brennan, along with former FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, as part of this ongoing investigation. Brennan’s legal team has raised concerns about the motivations behind the Justice Department’s actions, pointing to a perceived bias toward Republican interests.
After Bondi’s remarks, Congressman Dan Goldman from New York hinted at the potential for political influence, suggesting that anyone curious about Brennans’s indictment should simply “ask the president.”
Previously, when asked about the investigation involving Brennan last summer, President Trump remarked vaguely, “What happens happens,” while expressing his view on the perceived dishonesty of those involved.
