Hidden burn bags in a secret FBI room could expose the deep state cover-up of Russia gate spying on President Trump, validating years of conservative warnings about FBI corruption.
Story Highlights
- Judicial Watch sues DOJ for records found in unprocessed burn bags from James Comey’s FBI era in a SCIF at headquarters.
- FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino reveals stunning discoveries tied to Crossfire Hurricane and Trump-Russia hoax.
- New Trump appointees Kash Patel and Bongino push declassification against DOJ stonewalling.
- James Comey indicted in September 2025 for false statements and obstruction in the same investigation.
- Potential smoking guns on 2016 election interference, empowering transparency advocates.
Discovery of Hidden Records
FBI personnel discovered five burn bags in Room 9582 SCIF at headquarters on July 21, 2025, documented in an Opening Electronic Communication filed as Document 138-12 in Case No. 1:25-cr-00272-MSN-WEF. These unprocessed records from James Comey’s tenure sat hidden, bypassing standard digitization. Deputy Director Dan Bongino highlighted them in a Fox News interview, stating they were found in bags under Comey’s FBI. Judicial Watch submitted a FOIA request on June 2, 2025, seeking these documents and communications involving Director Kash Patel and Bongino. The bags may contain sensitive Crossfire Hurricane materials on Trump-Russia ties.
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Judicial Watch Launches FOIA Lawsuit
Judicial Watch filed lawsuit No. 1:25-cv-04047 in August 2025 in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after the FBI failed to respond to the June FOIA request. The suit demands records from the hidden room, including potential classified content from other agencies. President Tom Fitton accused the Biden-Harris FBI of a cover-up, noting substantial smoking guns likely in the bags. This action builds on Judicial Watch’s history of FOIA wins exposing FISA abuses and Steele Dossier origins since 2018. Federal judges now oversee forcing DOJ compliance.
Key Players and Russia gate Ties
Kash Patel, FBI Director, posted on August 2, 2025, about uncovering burn bags filled with hidden Russia gate files, including the Durham annex, which he declassified. Dan Bongino, Deputy Director, described declassification hurdles from other agencies. James Comey, former director, faces indictment from September 2025 for false statements and obstruction in Crossfire Hurricane, launched July 2016 using the Steele Dossier. Judicial Watch targets DOJ opacity, clashing with classification authority amid Trump administration reforms. These Trump allies drive accountability against Obama-era holdovers.
Ongoing Suits and Implications
A November 2025 suit, No. 1:26-cv-00538, expands demands for burn bag contents, Vaughn Index on classified items, and CIA referral details from September 7, 2016. January 2026 added a suit for unredacted Durham records. No public releases yet due to classification, but court orders could force disclosures. Short-term, this pressures DOJ; long-term, it may validate Russia gate as a hoax, erode FBI trust, and fuel probes into prior administrations. Conservatives see vindication for warnings on deep state overreach undermining elections and transparency.
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Judicial Watch Sues Justice Department for FBI Records Found in Secret Room
Judicial Watch Sues Justice Department for FBI Records Found in Secret Room
Burn Bags in Secret FBI Facility
Records on Lawfare Against Trump
Kash Crisis: What is the FBI Hiding?
