CIA director briefed Obama on alleged Russian involvement in DNC hacking, Durham report shows
WASHINGTON D.C –– The Durham Reporter has provided new information regarding an investigation into alleged activities related to the 2016 presidential election.
According to the report, U.S. intelligence agencies received information suggesting that Hillary Clinton's team had a campaign strategy to link Donald Trump with Russian hackers and their alleged interference in the Democratic National Committee.
This information, known as the "Clinton Plan," originated from Russian sources, casting doubt on its accuracy and potential exaggeration or fabrication.
The report indicated that CIA Director John Brennan briefed President Barack Obama about this matter, primarily focusing on Russia's involvement in the DNC hacking.
FBI Director James Comey and Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok received an investigative referral regarding Clinton's alleged approval of the plan to divert attention from her private email server by linking Trump to Russian hackers interfering with U.S. elections.
While the precise timeline of the FBI's receipt of the "Clinton Plan" intelligence remains unclear, an email dated August 22, 2016, suggested that some FBI personnel were aware of its details.
However, the report revealed that the FBI did not thoroughly analyze or consider the "Clinton Plan" intelligence during the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.
This stands in contrast to the significant reliance placed on other uncorroborated reports, such as the Steele Reports, which may have been funded or promoted by the Clinton campaign.
It is important to note that the "Clinton Plan" intelligence was not disclosed to the attorneys working on matters related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and Crossfire Hurricane.
There is also no indication that the intelligence was shared with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC).
The revelations in the Durham Report raise questions about the integrity of the 2016 election and the actions of key figures within the Clinton campaign.
By Nick Holt