Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) is now facing intense scrutiny after newly declassified FBI records and whistleblower statements claim he authorized leaks of classified material during his tenure as chair of the House Intelligence Committee. If true, the allegations could carry serious legal and political ramifications.
The documents at the center of the controversy date back to the 2017 Trump–Russia investigation. According to a whistleblower — a former Democratic staffer in the intelligence world — Schiff instructed the targeted release of classified information to media outlets with the intent of politically undermining then-President Trump.
The whistleblower further asserts that when he raised concerns about potential ethical violations, Schiff and his allies dismissed them. Later, the whistleblower claims he was retaliated against for speaking up.
These allegations, if substantiated, could implicate Schiff in misuse of his role and abuse of sensitive information — charges that carry both legal and reputational risk. Legal experts say prosecution would …
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