Grassley Launches Investigation Into “Prohibited Access” Files at FBI and Special Agent who Illegally Wiped His Laptop While Working For Mueller

June 6, 2025 Diana Zapata News, Politics, Uncategorized 0
| Published June 6, 2025

🕵️‍♂️ What Did Grassley & Johnson Do?

  • Senators Chuck Grassley (R‑IA) and Ron Johnson (R‑WI)—chairing the Judiciary Committee and Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations—sent a formal request to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel.

  • They asked for an investigation into possible criminal leaks or violations of FBI information-sharing rules, specifically concerning the misuse of non-public or classified investigative information ahead of the 2024 election

Why the Push Now?

  • This stems from a whistleblower complaint, alleging that FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Timothy Thibault sent sensitive FBI emails (marked “For Official Use Only”) to a private individual he was romantically involved with

    • Grassley and Johnson argue this demonstrates a double standard: while the FBI bars sharing information with Congress, agents themselves may leak it to private parties

  • The senators also point to other potentially classified leaks just before the 2024 election as evidence of a broader issue

🚨 What They’re Asking For

  1. Launch a criminal investigation into:

    • Whether Thibault improperly shared information.

    • Any other leaks of sensitive or classified info to the media.

  2. Hold accountable anyone found responsible for undermining FBI info-sharing and fairness principles grassley.senate.gov.

What This Could Mean

  • A criminal probe would involve the Department of Justice and possibly lead to:

    • Evidence gathering through subpoenas, interviews, and forensic email tracing.

    • Prosecution of individuals, if warranted, under federal leak statutes.

    • Increased transparency and oversight of information handling.

TL;DR

Grassley and Johnson are pushing for a formal investigation into alleged improper leaks of FBI materials, led by Timothy Thibault and potentially others. They argue the FBI must be held to the same standards it enforces—and that any violations be addressed under criminal law

 

The FBI and Mueller’s team hid Russiagate documents with a special coding in the FBI’s case management database.

Recall that Mueller’s top henchman Andrew Weissmann deleted his government phones numerous times during the Mueller inquisition.

Special Agent Walter Giardina who played a major role in the Mueller probe, Peter Navarro prosecution, Arctic Frost, Crossfire Hurricane, Roger Stone and Hillary Clinton cases illegally wiped his government laptop.

Per Grassley:

  • SA Giardina was an initial recipient of the Steele Dossier and falsely said that the report was corroborated as true.
  • SA Giardina stated openly his animosity toward President Trump and made known his personal motivation to investigate Trump.
  • SA Giardina electronically wiped the laptop he was assigned while working for Special Counsel Mueller outside of established protocol for record preservation, raising the possibility that he destroyed government records. The destruction of the laptop was reported to the DOJ Office of Inspector General.
  • SA Giardina instructed agents to use false Emolument Clause predication on President Trump to “dig around.”
  • SA Giardina was a case agent assigned to the Crimson River case, later changed to Red Maasari. This case was leaked, by whom it is not known, to the Washington Post in August 2024, roughly 90 days before the presidential election, in an attempt to falsely discredit President Trump.

 

The implications of Senator Grassley and Senator Johnson’s call for a criminal investigation into alleged FBI leaks—particularly involving Timothy Thibault—could be significant both institutionally and politically. Here’s how:

🔍 1. Institutional Trust in the FBI

  • Erosion of public trust: If it’s proven that high-ranking FBI personnel shared protected information with unauthorized individuals, it could reinforce public skepticism about the bureau’s neutrality and internal discipline.

  • Increased congressional scrutiny: Congress may push for more oversight, audits, or reforms in how sensitive information is handled inside federal agencies.

  • Tighter internal protocols: The FBI might implement stricter controls on who can access case-related data or share it outside secure channels.

⚖️ 2. Legal & Criminal Consequences

  • Potential charges: If Assistant Special Agent Thibault (or others) knowingly violated federal statutes by leaking “For Official Use Only” or classified data, they could face federal charges.

  • DOJ accountability: This forces Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to either act on or defend against perceived double standards in law enforcement, especially if similar conduct has been prosecuted elsewhere.

🗳️ 3. Political Fallout

  • Election integrity debates reignited: This may revive allegations of election interference or bias in law enforcement ahead of 2024—especially if leaks were seen as politically motivated.

  • Deepening partisan divide: Critics may accuse Republicans of targeting the FBI to score political points, while supporters might say it’s necessary to hold federal agencies accountable.

  • Pressure on future whistleblowers: The spotlight may either chill or embolden whistleblowers, depending on how this case is handled.

🔄 4. Precedent Setting

  • If this leads to successful prosecution or administrative punishment:

    • It may set a precedent for similar future cases.

    • Agencies across the federal government could tighten whistleblower and leak policies to prevent similar exposures.

Overall Takeaway:

The Grassley–Johnson investigation signals renewed concern over internal bias and accountability within the FBI, especially related to how sensitive information may have been selectively leaked for political purposes.

It reflects a broader demand for transparency, equal enforcement of information-handling rules, and scrutiny of the FBI’s role in politically sensitive investigations—especially during election seasons. If proven true, the allegations could damage the bureau’s credibility, result in criminal charges, and fuel wider efforts to reform or restrain federal investigative powers.

SOURCES: THE GATEWAY PUNDIT – Grassley Launches Investigation Into “Prohibited Access” Files at FBI and Special Agent who Illegally Wiped His Laptop While Working For Mueller
CHUCK GRASSLEY – Grassley, Johnson Call for Investigation into Potentially Criminal Leaks, Violations of FBI Information Sharing Policies

 

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