Newly released FBI interview summaries allege that Senator Adam Schiff authorized leaks of classified information during the Trump–Russia investigation. According to a whistleblower, a former Democratic intelligence officer, Schiff instructed staff to leak material considered “derogatory” to Donald Trump in order to support efforts to “indict President TRUMP.”
The whistleblower claimed that these leaks were intended to damage Trump politically and strengthen the broader “Russiagate” narrative that dominated Washington during the investigation. The allegations raise questions about the handling of sensitive intelligence at the highest levels of congressional oversight.
Representative Eric Swalwell was identified by the whistleblower as a likely conduit for the leaks. The claims suggest that he may have been involved in passing information to the media. Swalwell, however, has strongly denied any involvement, questioning both the accuracy and the credibility of the allegations.
The whistleblower further alleged that Schiff harbored ambitions of becoming CIA Director under Hillary Clinton. Following her defeat in the 2016 election, Schiff allegedly sought to undermine Trump’s presidency by weaponizing leaks from within the Intelligence Committee.