Trump, Brennan, and Comey: The Investigation That Feels Bigger Than Justice
Trump Celebrates New FBI Investigation, But Is It Really About Justice?
Some people believe there’s more going on behind the FBI’s new investigation into James Comey and John Brennan than meets the eye. These two men once led the FBI and CIA and played major roles in the Russia investigation that put Trump under heavy fire back in 2016. Now, years later, Trump is celebrating that they’re being looked into—turning the tables. But it may not be just about finding the truth.
When powerful people are investigated, even if they’re never charged, the public sees them as suspicious. These kinds of probes take time, cost money, and bring lots of attention. Some think that might be the point: by keeping Comey and Brennan in the headlines, Trump gets to remind people of how they once came after him—and now they’re the ones being questioned.
Others believe this move works like a game of chess. It helps Trump fire up his supporters, show he’s still fighting what he calls the “Deep State,” and distract from any other controversies around him. Even if nothing comes from the investigation, the damage is already done to his enemies—and the spotlight is back where Trump wants it.
But underneath all of this, the biggest players—those with real control—are still not touched. That’s why some say it’s more about power and strategy than real justice. It’s about showing the people a battle, while the real decisions happen behind closed doors.
Yes, the Steele dossier is part of the broader picture—and it plays a key role in why James Comey and John Brennan are being looked at again.
Here’s a simple breakdown of how it all connects:
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The Steele dossier was a collection of unverified reports put together by former British spy Christopher Steele. It was paid for in part by people connected to Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 election.
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The dossier was used by some in the FBI and CIA to help justify surveillance on Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. That’s where Comey (FBI) and Brennan (CIA) come in—because they were involved in how the information was shared and possibly used.
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Critics (including Trump) say the dossier was unproven and biased, and it should never have been used to launch investigations into his campaign. That’s why some people now believe Comey and Brennan may have acted improperly, or even intentionally misled others.
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This is what triggered the Durham investigation (2019–2023), which looked into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. It found major problems but didn’t charge Comey or Brennan. Now, the new FBI probes seem to revisit some of that, likely because Trump is applying new pressure and the political environment has shifted.
Yes, the Clinton emails are a separate but closely related thread in the wider story—and they still come up because they were deeply connected to James Comey, the 2016 election, and even the Steele dossier drama. Here’s how it all fits together in a way that’s easy to follow:
1. The Clinton Email Case (2015–2016)
Hillary Clinton used a private email server while she was Secretary of State. That’s not illegal by itself, but it became a problem when classified information was found in some of those emails. The FBI, under Director James Comey, launched an investigation.
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In July 2016, Comey publicly said Clinton was “extremely careless” but didn’t break the law, so no charges were filed.
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Then, right before the November 2016 election, Comey reopened the investigation briefly after new emails were found on Anthony Weiner’s laptop (he was married to Clinton aide Huma Abedin).
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Many believe this sudden announcement hurt Clinton just days before the vote.
2. Why People Still Link It to Today
Comey’s handling of the email case made both parties angry—Republicans felt he let Clinton off too easy, and Democrats felt he sabotaged her campaign at the last second.
Fast forward to now: with the FBI investigating Comey again (this time over how he handled the Russia probe), some people wonder:
“If he mishandled the Trump investigation, did he also mishandle the Clinton email case?”
But no new evidence has been made public about the email case. It remains closed officially. Still, the fact that Comey is being scrutinized again makes Clinton's email story feel unfinished to many.
3. The Bigger Picture
When you put the Clinton emails, the Steele dossier, and the Trump-Russia investigation side by side, they all involve the same small group of powerful insiders—Comey, Brennan, Clinton, and Trump. That’s why some people believe what’s happening now isn’t just about one case—it’s about finally untangling a long web of political and intelligence moves that started in 2015.
So yes—the Steele dossier is at the heart of the concern. It’s why some are saying the FBI and intelligence leaders weaponized unverified info for political reasons. But so far, there’s still no official link to a new investigation into Hillary Clinton herself, even though the dossier was tied to her campaign.
Sources:
The Brutal Truth July 2025
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