FBI launches probe into alleged "honeypot" operation against 2016 Trump campaign

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The FBI, under new Director Kash Patel, has initiated an investigation into an alleged off-the-books "honeypot" operation that targeted the Trump 2016 presidential campaign.
The operation, reportedly directed by former FBI Director James Comey, involved two female undercover agents who infiltrated the Trump campaign at senior levels to extract information, using "honeypot" tactics.
The whistleblower who revealed the operation claims it lacked legitimate grounds and was not officially documented, allowing the FBI to hide it from DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz.
The FBI reportedly misled a major newspaper that had obtained a photograph of one of the undercover agents, claiming the individual was at risk if identified – when in reality, it was an FBI employee.
Patel, a critic of FBI politicization, aims to restore trust in the bureau by investigating past controversies and ensuring the FBI operates free from political influence.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under the leadership of newly appointed Director Kash Patel, has launched an investigation into an alleged off-the-books "honeypot" operation targeting President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. The operation, reportedly spearheaded by former FBI Director James Comey, is said to have involved two female undercover agents who infiltrated the Trump campaign at senior levels. This revelation, disclosed by an FBI whistleblower to the House Judiciary Committee in October 2024, underscores concerns about the politicization of the bureau during the 2016 election cycle and marks a turning point under Patel's leadership. According to the whistleblower, Comey "personally directed" the operation shortly after Trump announced his candidacy in June 2015. The agents were reportedly instructed to act as "honeypots," a term referring to undercover operatives who feign romantic or sexual interest to extract information from a target. The operation, which was kept off official FBI records, allegedly lacked a legitimate predication for investigating a presidential campaign. "The case had no predicated foundation, so Comey personally directed the investigation without creating an official case file in Sentinel or any other FBI system," the whistleblower stated. The lack of documentation reportedly allowed the bureau to obscure the probe from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz during his review of FBI misconduct. The operation was allegedly terminated after a major newspaper obtained a photograph of one of the undercover agents and threatened to publish it. The FBI press office reportedly misled the outlet, claiming the individual was an informant whose life would be at risk if identified. In reality, the photograph depicted an FBI undercover employee. Following the incident, one agent was transferred to the Central Intelligence Agency, while the other was promoted to a senior position within the bureau. Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker described the alleged honeypot operation as a "booming, egregious violation" of FBI protocols if proven true.

From Crossfire Hurricane to honeypot: The bureau's controversial 2016 election probe

The whistleblower's disclosure has reignited scrutiny of the FBI's conduct during the 2016 election, particularly in light of the agency's now-debunked Crossfire Hurricane investigation. The probe sought to uncover alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Moreover, the revelations come as Patel – a vocal critic of the FBI's weaponization against Trump – takes the helm of the bureau. Patel, who previously led investigations into FISA abuse and unlawful surveillance of Americans, has vowed to restore trust in the FBI and end its politicization. (Related: Kash Patel issues stern WARNING to America’s enemies following his confirmation as FBI director.) "The politicization of our justice system has eroded public trust — but that ends today," Patel told Fox News Digital shortly after his confirmation. "Let good cops be cops. And [let's] rebuild trust in the FBI." The alleged honeypot operation, alongside Crossfire Hurricane, highlights the extent to which the FBI may have been weaponized against a presidential candidate. Patel's investigation into these allegations signals a new era for the bureau, one focused on accountability and transparency. As the probe unfolds, questions linger about the broader implications of the FBI's actions during the 2016 election. For now, Patel's leadership represents a stark departure from the past, with a clear mandate to ensure the bureau operates free from political influence. Visit FBICorruption.news for more similar stories. Watch this episode of "X22 Report" from October 2024 discussing James Comey's "honeypot" operation against the Trump campaign.

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