Trending Now - James Comey Subpoenaed in Investigation of 2017 Russia Probe
WHO:
James Comey, former FBI Director
John Brennan, former CIA Director
Peter Strzok, former FBI counterintelligence official
Lisa Page, former FBI attorney
Andrew McCabe, former FBI Deputy Director
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence
Kash Patel, FBI Director
WHAT:
James Comey has been subpoenaed by the Justice Department (DOJ) as part of an investigation into the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) on Russian election interference.
The DOJ has issued more than 130 subpoenas since starting the investigation in 2025.
A federal grand jury subpoenaed John Brennan, Peter Strzok, Lisa Page, and Andrew McCabe as part of the investigation.
The 2017 ICA concluded that Russia sought to influence the 2016 election.
A review found that the ICA's creation process was rushed and included "procedural anomalies."
The review determined that including the Steele Dossier in the ICA undermined its credibility.
WHERE:
Miami, where federal prosecutors are conducting the investigation.
WHEN:
The subpoena for Comey was issued on March 19th, 2026.
The investigation began in 2025.
The 2017 ICA was released on January 6th, 2017.
WHY:
The investigation is examining potential wrongdoing related to the creation of the 2017 ICA and possible false statements to Congress.
Allegations of a "treasonous conspiracy" by former Obama administration officials to undermine Trump’s campaign and presidency.
HOW:
The DOJ is conducting a criminal investigation into the actions of Comey, Brennan, and other former officials.
Declassified documents and communications are being reviewed as part of the investigation.
(UPDATED March 19, 2026 23:08 UTC)
In a significant development today, James Comey has been subpoenaed by the Justice Department as part of an ongoing investigation into the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian election interference. This investigation, which began in 2025, has also seen subpoenas issued to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI officials Peter Strzok, Lisa Page, and Andrew McCabe, all focusing on potential wrongdoing related to the creation of the ICA and allegations of false statements to Congress. The inquiry is being conducted in Miami, where federal prosecutors are reviewing declassified documents and communications to examine the actions of these former officials.