Democrat claims Adam Schiff allowed classified leaks about Trump

A Democratic whistleblower has come forward, claiming that Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., approved the leaking of classified information aimed at undermining former President Donald Trump.

According to Fox News, according to reports, the whistleblower, who was a staff member on the House Intelligence Committee, deemed the leaks as both "treasonous" and "illegal."

Details about these allegations were first unearthed by John Solomon and Jerry Dunleavy and reported by "Just The News." The whistleblower possessed more than a decade of experience working with Democrats on the committee.

Allegations Centered Around a 2017 Meeting

The whistleblower's account includes a claim that Schiff held a meeting in 2017 where he purportedly approved the leaking of information. This meeting involved all staff, according to documents obtained by the media outlet.

"In this meeting, SCHIFF stated the group would leak classified information which was derogatory to President of the United States DONALD J. TRUMP," the report detailed. The aim was reportedly to use this information to pursue indictments against Trump.

Concerns expressed by the whistleblower regarding the legality of leaking classified details were reportedly dismissed. Other members of the meeting allegedly reassured each other that they would not be caught.

Significant Repercussions and Dismissals

The allegations were not only reported to the FBI back in 2017 but were also revisited by the agency with an interview of the whistleblower as recently as 2023. FBI Director Kash Patel was involved in handing over documents concerning these allegations to Congress.

Patel emphasized the importance of the declassified findings on social media, stating that they expose how classified information could have been strategically used to shape political narratives.

This narrative of leaked information within political spheres is nothing new, as Solomon mentioned during an appearance on Fox News Channel's "Hannity."

Future Leak Investigations Expected

"This is the first of several major leak investigations we're going to see over the next several days," Solomon stated. He further discussed how there are other significant figures identified by the FBI as having leaked classified information.

“Their own staff turned them in when interviewed by the FBI. Nothing, again, happened," Solomon added.

Reflecting on these events, Solomon questions whether the Justice Department under Trump might change the dynamics when it comes to these sensitive leaks.

Schiff's Alleged Role in Context

According to the whistleblower, who directly attended these meetings, Schiff played a pivotal role. He allegedly orchestrated strategic actions designed to present Trump in a negative light using covert information.

The entire situation brings to light potential ethical breaches within political operations, reviving questions about transparency versus manipulation.

The whistleblower's courage to come forward, especially against a high-profile figure like Schiff, underscores the complexities involved in navigating ethical lines in political arenas.