
A Democrat whistleblower has told the FBI that Senator Adam Schiff approved leaking classified information in 2017 to politically damage President Donald Trump, according to newly released FBI documents provided to Congress.
Story Highlights
- Long-serving Democrat House Intelligence Committee staffer alleges Schiff authorized classified leaks to harm Trump in 2017.
- Whistleblower called the alleged conduct “treasonous” and “illegal” in FBI interviews conducted in 2017 and 2023.
- FBI documents were recently declassified and handed over to Congress for oversight.
- Allegations come as Schiff faces a separate federal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud violations.
Democrat Staffer Alleges Schiff Authorized Illegal Leaks
FBI interview records show a longtime Democrat staffer on the House Intelligence Committee accused then-ranking member Adam Schiff of approving classified information leaks during a 2017 all-staff meeting.
The whistleblower, who served Democrats on the committee for over a decade, claimed firsthand attendance at the meeting where Schiff told staff they would leak classified material derogatory to Trump to support an indictment. The staffer characterized this directive as both “treasonous” and “illegal,” according to the FBI documents.
Pattern of Misconduct Emerges from House Intelligence Committee
The whistleblower allegations align with Schiff’s documented history of misleading the public during his tenure on the House Intelligence Committee.
In 2023, the House formally censured Schiff for making false claims related to Trump-Russia collusion narratives that were later undermined by the Mueller investigation, DOJ Inspector General Horowitz, and the Durham report.
The censure resolution specifically referenced his role on the Intelligence Committee and his public misrepresentations during the 2017-2019 investigation period.
FBI Documents Raise Questions About Prosecutorial Decisions
The newly surfaced FBI records indicate the Bureau was aware of these serious allegations as early as 2017, when the Democrat staffer first reported Schiff’s alleged conduct.
The whistleblower was interviewed again by the FBI in 2023, suggesting ongoing investigative interest in the matter. John Solomon of Just the News, who obtained the documents, indicated this represents the first of several “major leak investigations” where congressional staff reported wrongdoing but “nothing happened” in terms of prosecutions.
The timing of these revelations coincides with heightened scrutiny of Schiff, who is now facing a separate federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud violations.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the bureau “found it and declassified it,” emphasizing the significance of these documents being made available to congressional oversight committees under the new Trump administration.
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— Mark W Frakes (@mfrakes55) August 12, 2025
Constitutional Concerns Over Classified Information Abuse
These allegations represent a serious breach of constitutional principles regarding the proper handling of classified information and the separation of powers.
If verified, Schiff’s alleged authorization of classified leaks would constitute a criminal abuse of his position on the Intelligence Committee, undermining national security protocols designed to protect sensitive information.
The whistleblower’s willingness to report a fellow Democrat demonstrates the gravity of the alleged misconduct and suggests partisan politics should not shield anyone from accountability for potential crimes against our constitutional framework.
Sources:
Democratic whistleblower told FBI Schiff authorized leaks to hurt Trump – Fox News
H.Res. 521 – Censuring Representative Adam Schiff – Congress.gov
DOJ IG Report on FISA Processes – Congress.gov
Sen. Adam Schiff under federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud – Fox News





















