House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has formally referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.
Story Highlights
- Jordan formally refers Brennan to DOJ for allegedly lying to Congress about Steele dossier in 2023 testimony
- Referral targets former CIA Director’s statements regarding the discredited Russia investigation document
- Attorney General Pam Bondi now tasked with deciding whether to pursue criminal charges
- Move represents continued Republican efforts to hold intelligence officials accountable for Russia probe misconduct
Jordan Demands Accountability for Congressional Deception
On October 22, 2025, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a formal letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting criminal prosecution of former CIA Director John Brennan. The Ohio Republican alleges Brennan deliberately misled Congress during his 2023 testimony regarding the Steele dossier, a document that has been thoroughly discredited yet was used to justify surveillance of Trump campaign associates. This referral represents a significant escalation in efforts to hold deep state actors accountable for their role in the Russia investigation hoax.
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Rep. Jim Jordan Refers John Brennan to DOJ for ‘Criminal Prosecution‘ https://t.co/3NjvBeg6AU via @BreitbartNews
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Steele Dossier’s Legacy of Deception Continues
The Steele dossier, compiled by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele in 2016, contained unverified and salacious allegations about Donald Trump’s supposed ties to Russia. Despite its lack of credibility, the FBI relied on this opposition research document to obtain FISA warrants against Trump campaign associate Carter Page. The dossier’s use in official investigations sparked years of partisan controversy, with multiple congressional hearings and DOJ Inspector General reports exposing serious misconduct by intelligence agencies and their willingness to weaponize unsubstantiated claims against a political opponent.
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Intelligence Community’s Credibility Crisis Deepens
Brennan served as CIA Director from 2013 to 2017 under Barack Obama and was deeply involved in intelligence assessments during the 2016 election period. His role in promoting the Russia collusion narrative and his subsequent public statements defending the investigation’s integrity have made him a lightning rod for criticism. The referral highlights ongoing concerns about politicization within intelligence agencies and their willingness to mislead elected officials. This erosion of trust between Congress and the intelligence community threatens constitutional oversight responsibilities and democratic accountability.
The criminal referral faces an uncertain path forward, as the Department of Justice must now decide whether to pursue charges against a former high-ranking intelligence official. The seriousness of allegedly lying to Congress under oath cannot be understated, as it strikes at the heart of legislative branch oversight powers and the principle that no one is above the law, regardless of their former position in government.
Trump Administration Poised to Restore Justice
With President Trump back in office and Attorney General Pam Bondi leading the Justice Department, there is renewed hope that accountability will finally be restored. The Brennan referral represents exactly the kind of action patriotic Americans have demanded to clean up the deep state corruption that plagued our intelligence agencies. This move signals that the era of protecting political elites who violated their oaths and misled Congress is coming to an end, restoring faith in equal justice under law.
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