Newly uncovered details from a classified document related to the Trump-Russia investigation have sent shockwaves through Washington, revealing a potential link between billionaire Democratic donor George Soros and the controversial probe.
The discovery centers around “burn bags,” which were reportedly found in a secure FBI facility this week, suggesting they contained significant evidence connecting Soros’ Open Society Foundation to efforts by Obama-era officials to create a false narrative about President Trump’s alleged ties to Russia.
At 94, George Soros has long been a target for conservative conspiracy theories, but these latest revelations shed new light on his alleged involvement in the Russiagate controversy.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the material found in the burn bags included an appendix from Special Counsel John Durham’s report on the Russia investigation.
This newly revealed information could be pivotal in understanding the origins of the allegations against Trump, with serious implications for how intelligence was manipulated during the investigation.
The classified room, which had been previously undisclosed, was found deep within FBI headquarters. Members of Patel’s investigative team discovered several bags labeled for destruction.
These bags allegedly contained critical evidence linking Soros’ Open Society Foundation to the efforts of certain intelligence and political players to spread false claims about Trump’s campaign and its supposed connections to Russia.
The information in question originated from a classified annex of Durham’s report. According to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA), this new material represents “one of the biggest political scandals and cover-ups in American history.”
While the annex does not explicitly reveal the methods of intelligence gathering on Trump or Russia, it allegedly provides “alarming specificity” regarding the FBI's actions during its investigation, painting a troubling picture of how the agency handled the case.
A key focus of the newly discovered documents is the Open Society Foundation and its involvement in the dissemination of anti-Trump narratives. The annex reportedly contains evidence that Russian hackers breached the email servers of the foundation in 2016.
These hacks, according to the document, played a role in the unfounded claims that Trump’s campaign colluded with Russian officials.
The annex reveals that two emails from the Open Society Foundations appeared to have originated from the foundation’s Eurasia regional director, Leonard Benardo.
These emails indicate that, due to a lack of direct evidence, the plan was to circulate the unsubstantiated claims about Trump through FBI-affiliated sources, specifically technical firms such as Crowdstrike and ThreatConnect. From these companies, the allegations would be spread through leading U.S. publications, according to the document.
The annex further claims that the information regarding the hacking of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) appeared to be solid, but the media strategy was designed to create a long-term political advantage.
The email reportedly states: “Julie (Clinton Campaign Advisor) says it will be a long-term affair to demonize Putin and Trump. Now it is good for a post-convention bounce.”
This suggests that Clinton campaign officials were fully aware of the political ramifications of linking Trump to Russian interference, using the narrative to shift focus away from other critical issues, including the Clinton email controversy.
One particularly striking email allegedly sent by Benardo discusses how the Clinton campaign approved strategies to use Russian interference as a political tool. The email reads: “HRC (Hillary Rodham Clinton) approved Julie’s idea about Trump and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections.”
It goes on to suggest that the issue of Russian interference could be used to deflect attention from Clinton’s own email scandal, making the Russia allegations a “U.S. domestic issue” to distract voters.
The language in the emails implies a deliberate strategy to use the narrative of Russian interference to damage Trump’s candidacy, an approach that would later become central to the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation, which was officially launched on July 31, 2016.
The FBI’s probe into the Trump campaign’s alleged ties to Russia ultimately resulted in the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who conducted a two-year investigation into the matter. Despite the extensive investigation, Mueller’s team found no conclusive evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
However, the new revelations suggest that the origins of the Trump-Russia narrative were more politically motivated than previously understood. The discovery of these emails and their connections to Soros and the Clinton campaign could potentially change the way the public views the entire investigation, raising questions about the role of powerful political figures in shaping the narrative around Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 election.
The classified annex reportedly shows that the FBI’s role in spreading these unverified allegations went beyond its initial involvement. According to the documents, the FBI sought to fan the flames of the Russia narrative by working with outside organizations and the media.
One of the more disturbing aspects of these new revelations is the suggestion that the FBI was complicit in amplifying baseless claims against Trump. The emails allegedly show that the FBI was using its technical infrastructure to facilitate the spread of the false information, further blurring the lines between law enforcement and political interests.
Moreover, these findings also raise questions about Soros’s potential involvement in fueling a political narrative that sought to undermine Trump’s presidency.
While Soros himself has not been directly implicated in criminal activity, his foundation’s connection to key players in the investigation, including Leonard Benardo, suggests a more substantial role in the early days of the Trump-Russia narrative than previously known.
The inclusion of Soros’s Open Society Foundations in these revelations will likely stir controversy, given the long-standing criticism of the billionaire philanthropist from conservative circles.
Soros has been a frequent target of right-wing conspiracy theories, with some alleging that he manipulates global politics for his own benefit. While many of these claims have been debunked, the new evidence linking his foundation to the Trump-Russia investigation adds fuel to the fire, potentially giving more credibility to those who view Soros as a key player in shaping political narratives.
These revelations have already sparked reactions from both sides of the political spectrum. Supporters of the Trump administration have seized on the new information as proof of a coordinated effort by the political left to delegitimize his presidency.
They argue that the FBI’s involvement in spreading false claims about Trump’s ties to Russia constitutes a major abuse of power. They also point to the fact that the Clinton campaign appeared to play a central role in fabricating the Russia narrative, using it as a political tool to weaken Trump’s chances in the election.
On the other hand, critics of Trump’s administration have cautioned against jumping to conclusions based solely on the newly revealed documents. They argue that the evidence does not conclusively prove that Soros or the Clinton campaign directly orchestrated the Russia investigation.
Instead, they contend that the new revelations merely highlight the complex and often murky nature of political influence and intelligence gathering in the modern era.
The involvement of the FBI in spreading potentially false claims about Trump has already led to calls for further investigations into the agency’s conduct during the Russiagate affair.
Senate Republicans, led by Chuck Grassley, have demanded answers from the FBI and the Department of Justice about the role that political influence may have played in the investigation.
They are particularly concerned about the potential abuse of surveillance powers and whether the investigation was initiated based on political motivations rather than legitimate national security concerns.
As Special Counsel John Durham’s investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe continues, these new revelations could have profound implications for how the public views the investigation.
The connection between Soros’ Open Society Foundation, the Clinton campaign, and the FBI raises questions about the role of powerful political figures in shaping the narrative that dominated American politics for years.
The potential consequences of these findings are still unfolding, but one thing is clear: the story of Russiagate is far from over, and the fallout from these new revelations could reshape the political landscape for years to come.
As the investigation progresses, it will be essential to separate fact from political spin, ensuring that the full extent of any wrongdoing is uncovered. Whether these new findings will lead to legal consequences for those involved in manipulating intelligence and spreading false claims remains to be seen.
However, the new information provides a stark reminder of the complexities and dangers of political influence in the realm of intelligence and law enforcement.
