Special counsel John H. Durham recently released a report unveiling startling revelations regarding the FBI’s investigations into Hillary and Bill Clinton before the 2016 presidential election. According to the report, the bureau abruptly terminated at least four open criminal investigations involving the Clintons.
The report examined the flawed probe into alleged collusion between former President Donald Trump and Russia, not only highlighting the deficiencies in that investigation but also shedding light on the quashed probes related to the Clintons.
These investigations were initiated based on allegations that foreign entities and individuals were attempting to exert influence over the Clintons through donations to the Clinton Foundation and Hillary’s presidential campaign.
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Three out of the four FBI investigations, launched in early 2016, focused on the Clinton Foundation’s alleged involvement in criminal activities.
The investigations originated from field offices in Little Rock, Arkansas; Washington, DC; and New York, all of which initiated audits into the Clinton Foundation amidst Hillary’s presidential campaign.
The Little Rock and New York offices specifically delved into claims of a “flow of benefits scheme,” whereby a commercial industry purportedly engaged a federal public official by making substantial monetary contributions to a nonprofit under their control in exchange for favorable government action or influence, as outlined in the Durham report.
The Washington, D.C. investigation centered around allegations that the Clintons accepted millions in donations from foreign governments and large Russian corporations with the aim of influencing U.S. foreign policy, dating back to Hillary’s tenure as Secretary of State.
The fourth investigation was prompted by a well-placed source who alleged that Hillary continued to accept illegal donations throughout her presidential campaign.
The report states that in late 2014, the FBI was informed that a foreign government planned to send an individual to contribute to Clinton’s anticipated campaign, seeking influence should she win the presidency. The individual reportedly made a $2,700 contribution ahead of a campaign event, followed by a substantial sum of money.
According to the report, individuals within Hillary’s campaign were aware and accepting of these contributions, and FBI agents involved in the probe were cautious due to the involvement of a high-profile figure like Clinton.
All four investigations were discontinued prior to the 2016 election, with some directives to close them coming from senior FBI officials who had close ties to the Clintons.
Durham’s report concludes that the FBI showed negligence, failed to properly document the alleged illegal donation scheme involving the Clintons, and did not pursue it with the necessary diligence.
Additionally, the agency reportedly did not obtain wiretapping warrants for their well-placed informant, despite a two-year relationship with the Clintons, and eventually instructed the informant to sever ties with the couple.
In response to the report, a spokesperson for the Clinton Foundation issued a statement denying any involvement in illegal activities.
The spokesperson emphasized that the foundation has been free of wrongdoing throughout its existence and stated that neither of the Clintons has ever received money from the foundation, highlighting instead their role as major donors to the organization.
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