DOJ Prepares Grand Jury Subpoenas in John Brennan Investigation: Sources
The U.S. Justice Department is moving forward with a grand jury investigation involving former CIA Director John Brennan. Officials in Miami and Washington, D.C., are preparing subpoenas as part of this probe. U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones oversees the investigation, although the Justice Department has declined to provide comments on the matter.
Investigation Background: John Brennan and James Comey
As reported in early July 2025, both John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey were under investigation. The recent developments have intensified scrutiny on Brennan, although he has not yet been indicted. Evidence from the investigation will be presented in South Florida.
Allegations Against John Brennan
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has referred Brennan to the Justice Department for prosecution. Jordan asserts that Brennan made “willfully and intentionally” false statements during his testimony before Congress in 2023. He alleged that Brennan denied CIA involvement with the Steele dossier while preparing the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) related to Russian election interference.
- Reported date of investigation initiation: July 2025
- Key figures: John Brennan and James Comey
- Supervising Official: U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones
- Allegations against Brennan: Making false statements to Congress
- House Judiciary Committee Chairman: Jim Jordan, R-Ohio
- Event of significance: Brennan’s testimony on CIA’s use of the Steele dossier
The Steele Dossier
The Steele dossier is a series of reports that detail alleged connections between President Donald Trump and Russia. Compiled by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele in 2016, this document was provided to the FBI that same year.
This investigation remains ongoing, and further developments are expected in the coming weeks.
