Newly released FBI memos have pulled back the curtain on a decade-old saga of alleged corruption tied to Hillary Clinton and her family’s foundation.
Internal documents, publicized by FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, expose how federal agents and prosecutors dug into potential pay-to-play schemes involving foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation during Clinton’s tenure as secretary of State, as Just the News reports.
When Clinton was shaping U.S. foreign policy while foreign cash reportedly flowed into the Foundation, New York FBI field offices, Little Rock, and Washington kicked off investigations in January 2016, probing whether these donations influenced decisions like the controversial Uranium One deal. Uranium One was a Canadian company with significant U.S. uranium assets, sold to a Russian state-owned entity with Clinton’s input on a key approval committee.
Millions poured in from Uranium One shareholders, including $2.35 million from former chairman Ian Telfe. Yet, despite agents in Little Rock and beyond pushing to uncover the truth, leadership delays and debates over expired statutes of limitations let the case fizzle out.
Then there’s the curious case of a pre-clearance facility at Abu Dhabi airport, greenlit by the Obama administration amid allegations of UAE donations to the Foundation. A retired immigration official complained in late 2016, pointing to millions in payments tied to Etihad Airlines and other UAE entities. Investigators noted a $5 million payment to the Foundation in 2015, but leadership again dragged its feet.
Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) said, “What seems to be clear is that a pre-clearance facility comes across as hurting United States air carriers.” He highlighted how no U.S. airline served Abu Dhabi, unlike Dubai, suggesting a deal that favored foreign interests over American ones.
Campaign finance violations tied to Clinton ally Sant Singh Chatwal, pleaded guilty in 2014 to funneling over $180,000. Agents weren’t even allowed to ask Clinton prepared questions during related inquiries.
Canadian businessman Frank Giustra, who pledged over $100 million to the Foundation, and Nigerian billionaire Gilbert Chagoury, with donations between $1 million and $5 million, were also on the FBI’s radar. Yet, internal memos reveal FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe reportedly blocked sharing key findings across field offices.
Jonathan Ross, a prosecutor involved in the probes, wrote in a 2018 email, “It’s time to make significant movement on this matter if it is to be properly and effectively run to ground.” Who can blame him when every lead seemed to vanish into a bureaucratic black hole?
Additional allegations tied Foundation donations to policy shifts, from Boeing securing massive contracts after contributing over $1 million to reversals on trade agreements. Companies like VCS Mining are gaining contracts post-earthquake amid claims of favoritism linked to Foundation funds.
The FBI and DOJ’s focus seemed curiously elsewhere during this time, chasing what documents now suggest were baseless narratives while burying Clinton-linked inquiries.
These documents show a system where influence might have been peddled under the guise of charity. Some will argue it’s ancient history, but the principle remains: accountability shouldn’t have an expiration date.
For conservatives frustrated by double standards, this saga is a stark reminder of why trust in institutions has eroded.
Let’s not rush to judgment, but let’s not ignore the obvious either. The Clinton Foundation probes deserved a fair shake, not a bureaucratic burial. Until such cases are fully aired out, skepticism about elite privilege will only grow.
These memos aren’t just a history lesson; they’re a call to ensure no one is above scrutiny. If we’re serious about draining any swamp, left or right, then dusting off these stalled cases might be a good place to start.
