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Trump Directs Declassification of 'Crossfire Hurricane' FBI Documents

Trump Directs Declassification of ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ FBI Documents

News EditorBy News EditorMarch 26, 2025 Politics 6 Mins Read

In a significant development regarding his administration’s ongoing investigations, former President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate declassification of FBI files related to the Crossfire Hurricane inquiry. This investigation started in 2016 and looked into whether members of Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia during the presidential election. Following the signing of the executive order, Trump expressed skepticism about whether the media would properly cover the release of these documents, which he claims reveal serious misconduct by federal agencies.

Article Subheadings
1) Executive Order to Declassify
2) The Crossfire Hurricane Investigation
3) Circumstances Leading to the Investigation
4) Controversies Around the Steele Dossier
5) Findings of the Special Counsel

Executive Order to Declassify

On Tuesday, Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the FBI to immediately declassify all documents related to the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. This move comes as a part of his continued push against the findings that emerged from this controversial inquiry. The executive order is intended to shed light on allegations that the investigation was politically motivated and thus unconstitutional. Trump emphasized that the release of these files will allow the public to scrutinize them, remarking, “You probably won’t bother because you’re not going to like what you see.” This statement hints at his expectation that the media will not engage with the findings as thoroughly as he believes they should.

The Crossfire Hurricane Investigation

The investigation, launched on July 31, 2016, aimed to determine if there were any actions during the campaign that coordinated with Russian efforts to influence the electoral outcome. The inquiry was initiated by then-FBI Director James Comey following revelations of suspicious contacts between Russian operatives and various members of Trump’s campaign. The inquiry scrutinized potential breaches of campaign laws, with the aim of establishing whether Trump’s campaign conspired with the Russian government. Throughout its course, the investigation faced scrutiny from Trump’s allies, who argued it was a politically motivated attack on his presidency.

Circumstances Leading to the Investigation

The origins of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation are notable and steeped in political tension. On July 28, 2016, then-CIA Director John Brennan briefed then-President Barack Obama on a presumed plot devised by members of the Clinton campaign. This purported plan involved vilifying Trump by claiming interference from Russia. This briefing preceded the opening of the FBI’s investigation by just days and suggests that high-level government officials were already concerned about the implications of Trump’s candidacy.

By early 2017, the FBI’s inquiries would gain traction thanks to the infamous Steele dossier. This document, containing unverified allegations regarding Trump’s connections to Russia, became one of the first pivotal pieces of evidence the investigation utilized to justify its operations. The dossier was created by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele and commissioned by the Clinton campaign through the law firm Perkins Coie. The connections revealed within the dossier presented a series of potential infractions that warranted further inquiry.

Controversies Around the Steele Dossier

The Steele dossier has since become a flashpoint in discussions surrounding the legitimacy of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. Critics argue that the FBI relied on politically motivated and questionable information to initiate surveillance against members of the Trump campaign, specifically targeting former aide Carter Page. The dossier’s funding source was not disclosed in the applications submitted for surveillance, raising serious ethical and legal questions.

Many have contended that if the FBI had properly investigated the origins of the dossier, they would have found that it was a product of opposition research from the Clinton campaign. Notably, even within the FBI, doubts lingered regarding the reliability of the dossier’s claims.

“No surveillance warrant would have been sought from the FISA court without the Steele dossier information,”

stated a former Deputy Director, underscoring the pivotal role that the dossier played in the investigation.

Findings of the Special Counsel

The eventual findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, appointed to further investigate these matters, delivered a conclusive blow to claims of conspiracy. In April 2019, Mueller’s investigation revealed no evidence of criminal conspiracy or coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia. This outcome prompted calls from Trump’s supporters to reassess the entire FBI inquiry’s legitimacy, highlighting that extensive resources had been utilized during the investigation without any substantial evidence of wrongdoing.

Following Mueller’s report, U.S. Attorney John Durham launched his own investigation into the origins of the Crossfire Hurricane probe. His final report, which emerged in May 2023, confirmed that the FBI lacked evidence to justify the commencement of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. Furthermore, it stated that the FBI had failed to act on critical intelligence that suggested the Clinton campaign might have been working to manipulate the investigative processes for political gain.

No. Key Points
1 Trump has issued an executive order for the declassification of FBI documents related to the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
2 The Crossfire Hurricane investigation began in 2016 to determine possible collaboration between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives.
3 Concerns regarding Trump’s relationship with Russia were reportedly raised in a briefing by then-CIA Director John Brennan.
4 The Steele dossier, which became central to the investigation, has been criticized for its political motivations and lack of verified claims.
5 Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no criminal conspiracy between Trump’s campaign and Russia, leading to questions about the original investigation’s validity.

Summary

The declassification of the FBI files by former President Trump marks a pivotal moment in the discussions surrounding the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. It raises significant questions about political motivations at play during the 2016 elections and the legitimacy of subsequent actions taken by federal agencies. Moving forward, the implications of these revelations could shape public perception and influence future political accountability, particularly regarding investigations involving high-stakes political actors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What was the purpose of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation?

The Crossfire Hurricane investigation aimed to determine whether members of the Trump campaign colluded or coordinated with Russian operatives to influence the 2016 presidential election.

Question: Why is the Steele dossier controversial?

The Steele dossier is controversial because it was funded by the Clinton campaign and relied on unverified claims, leading to accusations of politically motivated surveillance of the Trump campaign.

Question: What were the findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller regarding Trump-Russia collusion?

Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of criminal conspiracy or coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia during his investigation.

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