Introduction: Hidden No More
After nearly a decade of speculation, a newly surfaced report confirms long-standing suspicions: the FBI allegedly failed to investigate Hillary Clinton’s handling of classified information thoroughly — and did so deliberately.
That’s the revelation coming from Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), who finally obtained access to the DOJ Inspector General’s Clinton annex report — a document that’s been blocked for years by multiple administrations.
What it reveals is not just negligence. According to Grassley, it suggests a coordinated effort to shield Clinton from accountability during the 2016 election cycle — while launching an aggressive investigation into Donald Trump.
Grassley’s Long Fight for Transparency
Grassley has been pushing to release this information since 2018. At the time, he was Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and had requested the annex following troubling signs of bias and obstruction.
His efforts were blocked not only by the Obama-era DOJ, but also by former Attorney General Bill Barr during the Trump years.
It wasn’t until 2025, under the leadership of Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, that the document was finally turned over.
And what’s inside paints a disturbing picture.
Ignored Evidence: The Thumb Drives
One of the most damning revelations from the annex involves thumb drives containing data relevant to the Clinton investigation. These drives were reportedly obtained during the FBI’s inquiry into her use of a private email server — but were never fully examined.
“The thumb drives were never examined as part of the Clinton investigation,” the annex reads.
That’s not an oversight. It’s a deliberate decision. The report explains that the drives contained potentially classified material that could have posed serious national security risks.
Yet, under the direction of James Comey, Andrew McCabe, and Peter Strzok, the drives were left untouched.
A Pattern of Protection
This wasn’t just a one-time mistake. The annex lays out a consistent pattern:
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Ignored intelligence reports that suggested Obama administration interference
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Suppressed communications between George Soros’s Open Society Foundations and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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Avoided verification of intelligence indicating internal efforts to protect Clinton’s candidacy
According to Grassley’s statement, the FBI “never made serious investigative efforts” to confirm the validity of these concerns.
July 5, 2016: The Exoneration That Wasn’t Earned
Grassley highlighted the infamous moment when James Comey publicly exonerated Clinton on July 5, 2016 — before interviewing her or reviewing all the evidence.
That same month, the FBI launched Crossfire Hurricane, the now-debunked investigation into Trump-Russia collusion, built on the discredited Steele Dossier.
A text from Peter Strzok to Lisa Page, sent on July 31, captured the moment:
“This matters because this MATTERS. So super glad to be on this voyage with you.”
Compare that enthusiasm to the FBI’s lack of action in the Clinton case, and the bias becomes difficult to ignore.
Two Standards of Justice?
Grassley didn’t hold back:
“This document illustrates an extreme lack of effort and due diligence in the FBI’s investigation of former Secretary Clinton’s email usage and the mishandling of highly classified information.”
He continued:
“The Comey FBI’s negligent approach and possibly intentional lack of effort in the Clinton investigation starkly contrasts with its vigorous investigation of the Trump-Russia collusion hoax…”
According to Grassley, these dual approaches reveal a disturbing political bias — one that compromised the integrity of the FBI at the highest level.
The Role of AG Pam Bondi and Kash Patel
Grassley gave credit where it was due: Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel for their role in finally releasing the report.
“After almost ten years in obscurity, this information is now being revealed due to the diligent efforts of Bondi and Patel…”
He urged continued investigations into what he believes are national security failures and gross negligence.
What Does This Mean Going Forward?
Here’s why this matters:
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Potential criminal misconduct may have been buried to protect Clinton.
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National security threats were overlooked.
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The credibility of the FBI — already under fire — continues to erode.
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Voters were manipulated, shielded from facts during a crucial election year.
The report reopens serious questions about election interference, not by foreign actors, but potentially by U.S. institutions themselves.
Conclusion: The Truth Is Finally Coming Out
For years, Americans have suspected a double standard — one that shields certain political figures while vilifying others. Thanks to Senator Grassley and persistent oversight, those suspicions now have documented support.
What happens next is up to the DOJ. But with more information being declassified and more whistleblowers stepping forward, one thing is certain:
The truth is no longer hiding in the shadows.
