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Obama’s CIA Director John Brennan Referred to DOJ for Prosecution

Jim Jordan alleges John Brennan made intentional false statements denying CIA's role in the Steele dossier, contradicting declassified records, and refers him for DOJ criminal review.

  • On Tuesday, House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution, alleging Brennan `knowingly made false statements` to Congress.
  • The referral traces directly to Brennan's May 11, 2023 testimony, where he denied CIA involvement with the Steele dossier and Jordan argues it was `a brazen attempt to knowingly and willfully testify falsely`.
  • Newly declassified documents show a CIA officer drafted Annex A of the ICA, and CIA memos reveal Brennan and James Comey jointly decided to include dossier material despite objections.
  • Jordan requested DOJ review under 18 U.S.C. §1001, asking Attorney General Pam Bondi to examine whether Brennan violated the felony statute punishable by up to five years in prison, though DOJ's action remains unclear.
  • Following July 2025 declassifications, Jordan argued the referral fits a broader Republican push linked to the James Comey case, with allies citing conspiracy charges that could extend prosecution to 2028.
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Washington Times broke the news in United States on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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