Attorney General Pam Bondi convened a grand jury investigation centered around the “Russiagate” probe on Monday, the latest bid by Donald Trump to wage war against Barack Obama for the FBI investigation of his first presidential campaign.
The direction by Bondi does not mean that charges for Obama or members of his team are imminent. Instead, the move allows prosecutors to issue embarrassing subpoenas and gather testimony, while launching a fishing expedition.
CNN first reported Bondi’s direction that the investigation be launched Monday afternoon, citing a source familiar. The Justice Department declined to comment on the record to the news channel. The Independent has reached out for comment.
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AG Pam Bondi orders grand jury probe of Obama officials over Trump-Russia 2016 collusion investigation
- by: John Bowden
- 08.05.25
- Source:
Independent
- 08/05/2025
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