FBI launches investigation into James Comey over alleged "honeypot" operation targeting Trump in 2016

By bellecarter // 2025-03-03

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under new leadership, has initiated an investigation into former FBI Director James Comey's alleged unauthorized "honeypot" operation targeting Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
The operation, initiated in 2015, involved two undercover female FBI employees using feigned romantic or sexual interest to gather intelligence on Trump and his campaign staff, described as a "fishing expedition" without formal authorization.
A whistleblower provided the House Judiciary Committee with a detailed account of the operation, including the agents' activities such as traveling with Trump's team, and alleged that Comey personally directed the operation.
Newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino are leading the investigation, aiming to uncover the full scope and any potential violations of protocols or laws.

In a major development in the ongoing scrutiny of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey, the FBI has initiated an investigation into his alleged covert "honeypot" operation targeting Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. This move, announced on Feb. 20, comes just days after Kash Patel was sworn in as the new FBI director, marking a significant shift in the agency's leadership and focus. The investigation centers on an off-the-books operation initiated by Comey in 2015, which involved two undercover female FBI employees acting as "honeypots" to infiltrate Trump's campaign. According to a whistleblower, these operatives were directed to feign romantic or sexual interest to gather intelligence, a tactic often used in the intelligence community to obtain sensitive information. The Washington Times first reported the existence of this covert operation, revealing that it was part of a broader, unapproved investigation into Trump and his campaign staff. The whistleblower, whose identity remains protected, provided the House Judiciary Committee with a detailed account of the operation, which included traveling with Trump and his staff to gather information. In the intelligence community, a honeypot typically refers to an undercover operative who pretends to be romantically or sexually interested in a target to extract information. The whistleblower claimed that Comey "personally directed" the operation, despite the lack of a specific crime or formal authorization. The operation has been described as a "fishing expedition" aimed at finding any potential wrongdoing within Trump's campaign.

New leadership at the FBI takes action

The current FBI leadership, headed by Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, has taken a keen interest in investigating the origins and conduct of this operation. Both Patel and Bongino are known for their alignment with the Trump administration and their commitment to rooting out perceived misconduct within the FBI. (Related: Kash Patel takes the reins at FBI: A long-overdue reckoning for a corrupt and bloated agency.) According to Collin Rugg, co-owner of Trending Politics, who posted the news on the social media platform X, the FBI is actively seeking the two female undercover employees who were involved in the operation. The Times reported that the new FBI leadership is determined to uncover the full scope of the operation and any potential violations of FBI protocols or laws. This investigation into Comey adds another layer to the contentious relationship between Trump and the FBI, which has been a source of political controversy for years. The alleged honeypot operation predates the better-known Crossfire Hurricane investigation, which focused on allegations of Russian collusion with Trump's campaign. Unlike Crossfire Hurricane, which was a formal counterintelligence effort, the honeypot operation was conducted off the books and without clear justification, raising serious questions about the FBI's conduct and accountability. The timing of this investigation, coming shortly after Patel's appointment as FBI director, is particularly significant. It suggests a renewed effort to scrutinize and, if necessary, hold accountable those involved in controversial operations targeting the Trump campaign. This move could have far-reaching implications for the FBI's reputation and the broader political landscape, especially as it may influence public trust in federal law enforcement agencies. The FBI's decision to investigate Comey over the alleged honeypot operation targeting Trump's 2016 campaign represents a significant development in ongoing debates about the agency's conduct and the balance of power between the executive branch and federal law enforcement. As the investigation unfolds, it will be closely watched by both supporters and critics of the Trump administration, with the potential to reshape public perceptions of the FBI and its role in American politics. The outcome of this investigation could have lasting effects on the relationship between the FBI and the White House and the broader issues of political surveillance and accountability. FBICorruption.news contains stories similar to this. Watch the video below where former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee calls the FBI an agency that has become "tragically incompetent." This video is from the TrendingNews channel on Brighteon.com.

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