“Clinton approved a plan… to ‘smear Donald Trump by magnifying the scandal… to benefit the Republican candidate,’” one memo read.
WASHINGTON — Declassified intelligence documents released Thursday allege that former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton approved a plan during the 2016 election to “smear” then-candidate Donald Trump with false claims of Russian collusion.
The files, uncovered by Special Counsel John Durham’s probe, say Clinton endorsed a proposal by her adviser Julianne Smith to “magnify the scandal tied to the intrusion by the Russian special services” and link it to Trump’s campaign.
“Clinton approved a plan… to ‘smear Donald Trump by magnifying the scandal… to benefit the Republican candidate,’” one memo read.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said, “The Obama FBI failed to adequately review and investigate intelligence reports… ultimately done through the Steele Dossier and other means.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel oversaw the declassification, warning of lasting institutional damage.
Clinton’s team has not responded to requests for comment.