Former CIA Boss Now CRIMINALLY INVESTIGATED

Former CIA Director John Brennan’s recent admission that “legions” of federal officials are actively working against President Trump’s policies confirms what conservatives have long suspected: an entrenched bureaucratic resistance undermining the will of the American people.

Story Snapshot

John Brennan publicly acknowledged a “legion of professionals” in DOJ, FBI, and CIA resisting Trump administration directives
Conservative outlets view Brennan’s statement as confirmation of deep state sabotage against democratically elected leadership
Brennan himself now faces federal criminal probes over alleged perjury regarding the discredited Steele dossier
DOJ has issued grand jury subpoenas targeting former intelligence officials in connection with investigations into Brennan’s testimony

Deep State Resistance Confirmed on National Television

John Brennan appeared on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House, hosted by Nicolle Wallace, where he described a “legion of professionals” within the Department of Justice, CIA, and other federal agencies working to resist President Trump’s policies. Brennan characterized these career bureaucrats as upholding their constitutional oaths by refusing to support what he termed politically motivated actions. For conservatives who have witnessed years of institutional opposition to Trump’s America First agenda, Brennan’s remarks represent a rare public acknowledgment of the bureaucratic warfare that has plagued this administration and Trump’s first term.

Obama-Era CIA Chief Now Under Federal Investigation

The irony of Brennan’s comments is compounded by his current legal predicament. The former CIA Director, who served under President Obama from 2013 to 2017, faces two separate federal criminal investigations. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan referred Brennan to the DOJ for criminal prosecution in October 2024 over allegations of perjury related to his 2023 congressional testimony about the discredited Steele dossier. Additionally, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard referred Brennan and other Obama administration officials for investigation regarding the alleged “manufacturing” of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian election interference.

Grand Jury Subpoenas Signal Escalating Probe

In early 2026, a Washington D.C. grand jury issued subpoenas to former intelligence and FBI officials as part of the ongoing perjury investigation into Brennan. The DOJ appointed Joe DiGenova, a Trump ally and experienced prosecutor, to lead these investigations. The probes center on Brennan’s alleged false statements to Congress regarding the CIA’s reliance on the unverified Steele dossier when compiling the 2017 intelligence assessment. Sources familiar with the investigation indicate that witnesses are being compelled to testify about internal CIA deliberations during the Obama administration’s final months, when the controversial Russia assessment was finalized despite objections from agency analysts.

Pattern of Institutional Resistance to Elected Authority

Brennan’s acknowledgment of widespread resistance within federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies validates conservative concerns about unelected bureaucrats undermining constitutional governance. This pattern extends beyond the current administration, reaching back to the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation targeting Trump campaign associates in 2016, the Carter Page surveillance warrants, and the 2020 letter signed by 51 former intelligence officials dismissing Hunter Biden’s laptop as Russian disinformation. These career officials, many holdovers from previous administrations, have consistently positioned themselves as obstacles to policies supported by millions of American voters. The Durham Report, concluded in 2023, already documented serious flaws in the FBI’s handling of the Trump-Russia investigation, lending credibility to claims of institutional bias.

Constitutional Concerns and Government Accountability

The fundamental issue at stake transcends partisan politics and strikes at the heart of constitutional governance. When unelected career bureaucrats claim authority to resist lawfully elected leadership based on their personal interpretation of professional duty, they undermine the foundational principle that government derives its authority from the consent of the governed. Brennan’s framing of this resistance as principled adherence to constitutional oaths rings hollow to conservatives who watched these same officials advance discredited conspiracy theories about Russian collusion while ignoring actual misconduct within their own ranks. The ongoing investigations into Brennan and his colleagues represent necessary accountability for an intelligence community that has operated with insufficient oversight for far too long.