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FBI Interviews John Brennan in Trump-Russia Probe

4/17/2026

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The FBI plans to interview witnesses, including John Brennan, the former CIA Director, about the 2017 assessment on Russian interference.
The inquiry began with the U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump to revisit Trump-Russia origins.
The probe is led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami, with Brennan labeled a target due to his 2023 congressional testimony, and Washington testimony could raise jurisdiction challenges.

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Story summary

The FBI plans to interview witnesses, including John Brennan, the former CIA Director, about the 2017 assessment on Russian interference.
The inquiry began with the U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump to revisit Trump-Russia origins.
The probe is led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami, with Brennan labeled a target due to his 2023 congressional testimony, and Washington testimony could raise jurisdiction challenges.