An FBI whistleblower has alleged that former FBI Director James Comey authorized an off-the-books operation during the 2016 election to insert two female FBI agents as “honeypots” within Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. This operation reportedly aimed to uncover incriminating evidence against Trump and was separate from the Russia investigation, known as Crossfire Hurricane. The whistleblower disclosed this information on October 30, 2024, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
The whistleblower, an agent directly involved, revealed that the two agents were directed to embed within Trump’s team and travel with his campaign. Their task was allegedly to act as honeypots, using close personal interactions with Trump’s staff to gather any evidence that could harm Trump’s image or credibility. The House Judiciary Committee is now investigating these allegations, which, if proven, could suggest serious misconduct and overreach by the FBI.
The claims have sparked intense public debate, raising concerns about the FBI’s potential political bias and abuse of power. Many former FBI officials and legal experts have voiced outrage over the allegations, with some calling it an “egregious violation” of both ethical and legal standards. The Judiciary Committee’s investigation continues, as the implications of such an operation, if verified, could reveal substantial lapses in the FBI’s operational integrity during the 2016 election.
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