New FBI heads uncover evidence in Russiagate case

Claiming long-buried secrets have come to light, new FBI leadership says they are preparing to unveil concealed evidence tied to the controversial Crossfire Hurricane investigation.

According to the Daily Caller, FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on May 18, 2025, that documents hidden by former FBI officials have been discovered and could lead to long-awaited accountability in the investigation of the Trump campaign’s alleged ties to Russia.

Appearing on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Patel and Bongino addressed frustrations voiced by host Maria Bartiromo over the federal government’s failure to prosecute former FBI and Justice Department leaders involved in the investigation popularly known as Russiagate.

Crossfire Hurricane, the 2016 probe that scrutinized possible links between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russian entities, has since been criticized by some officials and commentators as lacking a solid foundation and being politically motivated.

Bartiromo directly called out former FBI leaders such as James Comey and Peter Strzok, noting they have maintained high profiles in the media while facing no apparent legal consequences for their roles in the operation.

FBI Officials Respond to Accountability Concerns

Patel acknowledged the criticism, explaining that he and Bongino were not stationed at the FBI during the five-year window when legal limits might have applied to earlier misconduct.

He emphasized that their brief time in leadership — just two months — has already led to “material and information” being uncovered, which he says was actively hidden by the Bureau’s earlier top brass.

According to Patel, the newly surfaced material involves individuals who, until recently, succeeded in concealing relevant documents from public and congressional scrutiny.

New Documents May Soon Be Released

As part of the current leadership’s effort to repair public trust, Patel said the Bureau is working closely with Congress to make these documents available without redactions, allowing full transparency.

Bongino noted the complexity of the task, comparing the probe’s duration — possibly stretching over eight years — with their limited time in office and the heightened expectations for quick fixes.

He stated that although people are demanding rapid results, ensuring the investigation is handled thoroughly is more important than rushing.

Promises of Swift Developments and Action

Despite the scale of the task, Patel indicated that key developments may emerge in the coming weeks, telling viewers to expect movement “within a week or two.”

Emailing that they are taking deliberate steps forward, Patel and Bongino expressed determination to expose any wrongdoing committed by previous FBI leadership under the Crossfire Hurricane probe.

Among those leaders named were Comey, Strzok, and former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. The FBI’s current directors accused them of misleading federal courts, misusing surveillance powers, and withholding evidence that may have cleared suspects in politically sensitive investigations.

Restoring Institutional Credibility Top Priority

Patel asserted that the agency, long considered among the world’s premier law enforcement entities, intends to reclaim its distinguished reputation by holding individuals accountable for past abuses of power.

He emphasized that only through full accountability could the Bureau begin the process of restoring integrity and rebuilding the public’s confidence in its operations.

“Justice is coming,” Patel told Bartiromo, underscoring a broader commitment from the current FBI leadership to confront past errors decisively and transparently.