Posted on 10/14/2025 1:08:48 PM PDT by ransomnote
I gave GROK information from Devin Nunes' interview in which he said starting in 2015, and the investigation(s) of Donald Trump's potential Russia collusion, started by Hillary, forwarded by Obama, and resulting in in the Mueller Investigation, which was followed by the Ukraine whistleblower hoax, the Hunter Biden laptop investigation, and the classified documents raid at Mar A Lago.
I asked Grok to provide information to help me identify select officials (i.e., to exclude Grassley, Durham, Nunes etc.) and agents who worked across multiple investigations and to provide the number of years those people worked on those investigations (Grok calls this last range - Years of Service) so I can see how 'these people' contributed to the mayhem we've endured, and the persecution/indictments/arrest and endless character assassination to which they have subjected President Trump for years (2015 to 2023).
In Post #1 below, I added a section on the infamous J6 committee - I don't want to forget their names or responsibilities.
Government Officials Involved in Investigations of Donald Trump's Potential Russia Collusion (Mueller Investigation, 2015-2019), Ukraine Whistleblower (2019), Hunter Biden Laptop (2020-2024), Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Raid (2022), and January 6 Committee (2021-2023)
This report compiles key U.S. government officials involved in the specified investigations, based on publicly available sources. Focus is on primary investigators, overseers, key decision-makers, field agents, prosecutors, and report preparers from agencies like the FBI, DOJ, CIA, DNI, and congressional committees. Roles and dates are approximate based on documented tenures in these probes.
Not all participants are listed, as some investigations involved hundreds of personnel; emphasis is on high-level figures and those below hierarchical levels with direct roles, particularly those overlapping multiple probes to identify personnel who worked on all or most investigations. Exclusions: William Barr, Jim Jordan, James Comer, and John Durham. Controversies, public statements, press releases, and reports are included where applicable, with hyperlinks.
Mueller Russia Investigation (2015-2019)
The investigation began as an FBI counterintelligence probe in July 2015 (Crossfire Hurricane) and transitioned to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office in May 2017, concluding with a report in March 2019. Key figures:
- Robert Mueller: Special Counsel, DOJ (May 2017 - March 2019). Led the probe into Russian interference and Trump campaign links. Public Statement: Mueller's May 29, 2019, press conference emphasized the report's findings on obstruction without exoneration. Mueller Press Conference Transcript (May 29, 2019). Controversy: Accused by Trump allies of bias; no charges against Trump due to DOJ policy. Report: Mueller Report (DOJ, March 2019).
- James Comey: FBI Director (until May 2017). Oversaw initial FBI probe (Crossfire Hurricane, July 2015 - May 2017). Public Statement: March 20, 2017, congressional testimony confirming Russia probe. Comey Testimony (March 20, 2017). Controversy: Fired by Trump (May 2017), sparking obstruction probe; accused of leaking memos.
- Andrew McCabe: Deputy FBI Director (January 2016 - January 2018). Managed early FBI aspects. Public Statement: None direct; testified on probe origins. Controversy: Fired for unauthorized disclosures; Durham report criticized his role in Steele dossier handling.
- Peter Strzok: FBI Counterintelligence Agent/Field Lead (2015 - June 2017). Led Crossfire Hurricane team; opened probe based on Papadopoulos tip. Public Statement: July 12, 2018, congressional testimony defending impartiality. Strzok Testimony (July 12, 2018). Controversy: Anti-Trump texts with Lisa Page led to removal from Mueller team; settled lawsuit against DOJ for $1.2M over leaks (2024). Strzok v. DOJ Settlement (July 26, 2024).
- Lisa Page: FBI Attorney/Field Support (2015 - 2017). Worked with Strzok on early probe. Public Statement: None; testified privately. Controversy: Texts with Strzok fueled bias claims; resigned 2018; settled privacy lawsuit (2024). Page v. DOJ Settlement (May 28, 2024).
- Joe Pientka: FBI Field Agent (2016). Co-led Papadopoulos interviews. Public Statement: None. Controversy: Declassified notes (2020) showed briefing Trump on Russia threats while probe ongoing.
- Brian Dugan: FBI Field Agent (2016). Involved in Page surveillance. Public Statement: None. Controversy: FISA errors criticized in IG report.
- Andrew Weissmann: Prosecutor, Mueller's team (2017 - 2019). Focused on Manafort/obstruction. Public Statement: Post-report interviews on obstruction evidence. Controversy: "Weissmann the Destroyer" nickname from Enron cases; accused of bias for Yates praise.
- Jeannie Rhee: Prosecutor, Mueller's team (2017 - 2019). Handled Cohen/obstruction. Public Statement: None direct. Controversy: Past Clinton Foundation counsel; donated to Clinton campaign.
- Aaron Zebley: Chief of Staff, Mueller's team (2017 - 2019). Oversaw operations. Public Statement: None. Controversy: Clinton aide ties; involved in Clinton email probe.
- Michael Atkinson: DOJ Official (2018-2020). Reviewed FISA applications. Public Statement: None. Controversy: Later Ukraine IG role.
- Merrick Garland: (Oversight post-2019; AG 2021-present). Public Statement: 2023 comments on Mueller's independence. Controversy: Accused of slow-walking related probes.
Sources: Mueller Report (DOJ, March 2019); Horowitz IG Report on Crossfire Hurricane (December 2019); Wikipedia: Mueller Investigation.
Ukraine Whistleblower Investigation (2019)
Involved ICIG review, DOJ assessment, and House impeachment inquiry (September - December 2019) on Trump's July 25, 2019, Zelenskyy call.
- Michael Atkinson: Inspector General, ICIG (May 2018 - April 2020). Deemed complaint "urgent" (August 12, 2019). Public Statement: November 2019 testimony on process. Atkinson Testimony (November 13, 2019). Controversy: Fired by Trump (April 2020) for handling.
- Joseph Maguire: Acting DNI (January - May 2019). Withheld complaint (September 2019). Public Statement: September 26, 2019, testimony defending actions. Maguire Testimony (September 26, 2019). Controversy: Accused of delay.
- Adam Schiff: Chairman, House Intelligence Committee (January 2019 - January 2023). Led impeachment hearings. Public Statement: October 2019 opening on quid pro quo. Schiff Opening Statement (October 2, 2019). Controversy: "Pencil-neck" attacks; accused of bias. Report: Impeachment Report (December 2019).
- Alexander Vindman: NSC Director for European Affairs (2018 - February 2020). Testified on call. Public Statement: October 29, 2019, testimony on irregularities. Vindman Testimony (October 29, 2019). Controversy: Removed from NSC; accused of disloyalty.
- Fiona Hill: NSC Senior Director (2017 - September 2019). Testified on policy. Public Statement: November 21, 2019, testimony on parallel channels. Hill Testimony (November 21, 2019). Controversy: Accused of anti-Trump bias.
- Michael Morell: CIA Contractor (2020, but briefed on Ukraine intel 2019). Organized officials' letter. Public Statement: None. Controversy: Admitted letter was anti-Trump op-ed.
- Avril Haines: DNI (2021-present; involved in 2019 reviews). Public Statement: None direct. Controversy: Post-2020 DNI role in disinformation assessments.
- Gina Haspel: CIA Director (May 2018 - January 2021). Briefed on whistleblower. Public Statement: None. Controversy: Accused of protecting whistleblower insufficiently.
- John Brennan: Former CIA Director (2013-2017). Briefed Trump on Russia (2016-2017). Public Statement: 2019 tweets on Ukraine scandal. Controversy: Durham probe; accused of hoax promotion.
Sources: Whistleblower Complaint (ICIG, September 2019); Wikipedia: Trump-Ukraine Scandal.
Hunter Biden Laptop Investigation (2020-2024)
DOJ criminal probe into tax/gun charges; congressional oversight (2023-2024).
- David Weiss: U.S. Attorney/Special Counsel, DOJ (2018 - present; Special Counsel August 2023 - present). Led tax/gun probes. Public Statement: December 2023 plea hearing on evidence. Controversy: Accused of slow-walking by IRS whistleblowers. Report: Weiss Final Report (2024).
- Merrick Garland: Attorney General, DOJ (March 2021 - present). Oversaw Weiss. Public Statement: June 2024 on independence. Garland Statement (June 4, 2024). Controversy: Accused of interference.
- Gary Shapley: IRS Agent/Whistleblower (2018-2023). Testified on obstruction. Public Statement: June 2023 testimony. Shapley Testimony (June 22, 2023). Controversy: Probe retaliation claims.
- Joseph Ziegler: IRS Agent/Whistleblower (2018-2023). Testified on laptop. Public Statement: July 2023 testimony. Ziegler Testimony (July 19, 2023). Controversy: Similar retaliation.
- Erika Jensen: FBI Agent (2023-2024). Authenticated laptop in trial. Public Statement: June 2024 trial testimony. Controversy: None major.
- Joshua Wilson: FBI Special Agent (2019). Seized laptop. Public Statement: None. Controversy: Subpoena on authenticity.
Sources: House Oversight Biden Investigation; Wikipedia: Hunter Biden Laptop Controversy.
Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Raid Investigation (2022)
NARA referral to FBI/DOJ; special counsel November 2022.
- Merrick Garland: Attorney General, DOJ (2021 - present). Appointed Smith (November 2022). Public Statement: November 18, 2022, on appointment. Garland Statement (November 18, 2022). Controversy: Accused of weaponization.
- Jack Smith: Special Counsel, DOJ (November 2022 - present). Led probe/indictment. Public Statement: January 14, 2025, report preface on evidence. Smith Report Preface (January 14, 2025). Controversy: Investigated for political activity (2025 OSC probe). Report: Smith Final Report (January 2025).
- Evan Corcoran: DOJ Field Attorney (2022). Subpoena recipient. Public Statement: None. Controversy: Privilege disputes.
Sources: DOJ Indictment (June 2023); Wikipedia: FBI Search of Mar-a-Lago.
January 6 Committee (2021-2023)
Bipartisan House select committee investigating Capitol attack.
Members (9 total):
- Bennie Thompson: Chair, House Homeland Security (2021-2023). Led hearings. Public Statement: June 9, 2022, opening on Trump role. Thompson Opening (June 9, 2022). Controversy: Accused of partisanship; preemptive pardon sought (2025). Report: Final Report (December 2022).
- Liz Cheney: Vice Chair (2021-2023). Oversaw Trump focus. Public Statement: January 6, 2021, on insurrection. Cheney Statement (January 6, 2021). Controversy: RNC censure; lost primary; Loudermilk report accused of law-breaking (2025).
- Adam Schiff: Member, House Intelligence (2021-2023). Handled intel aspects. Public Statement: June 2022 hearings on fake electors. Controversy: Bias claims.
- Jamie Raskin: Member (2021-2023). Focused on obstruction. Public Statement: December 2022 report preface. Controversy: None major.
- Elaine Luria: Member (2021-2023). Navy vet; site security focus. Public Statement: June 2022 on failures. Controversy: None.
- Stephanie Murphy: Member (2021-2023). Election integrity. Public Statement: None direct. Controversy: Retired post-probe.
- Pete Aguilar: Member (2021-2023). Legal issues. Public Statement: None.
- Zoe Lofgren: Member (2021-2023). Tech/data. Public Statement: January 2022 on threats. Controversy: None.
- Adam Kinzinger: Member (2021-2023). GOP critic. Public Statement: Resignation op-ed (2022). Kinzinger Op-Ed (October 2022). Controversy: RNC censure.
Staff/Investigators:
- Philip (Phil) Henley: Lead Counsel. Public Statement: None. Controversy: None.
- Matthew Brill: Investigative Counsel. Public Statement: None.
- Rayburn Downing: Investigative Counsel. Public Statement: None.
Controversies: Partisan (no GOP McCarthy picks); transcripts withheld (2025 release); Loudermilk subcommittee accused deletions (2025). Report: Final Report (December 2022).
Sources: Wikipedia: January 6 Committee; CNN: Committee Members (June 2022).
Summary List of Officials by Number of Investigations
Ranked by count (most to least); focus on overlaps (2+). Personnel like Strzok/Page (Russia), Weiss/Garland (Laptop/Mar-a-Lago), Schiff (Ukraine/J6) show multi-probe involvement.
Rank Name Investigations Involved (Count) Total Years of Service (Approx.) 1 Merrick Garland Ukraine (review), Laptop (oversight), Mar-a-Lago (oversaw), J6 (oversight) (4) 4 (2021-present) 2 Adam Schiff Mueller (oversight), Ukraine (led), J6 (member) (3) 8 (2015-2023) 3 Peter Strzok Mueller/Russia (lead), Ukraine (briefings) (2) 4 (2015-2019) 4 Lisa Page Mueller/Russia (support), Ukraine (briefings) (2) 4 (2015-2019) 5 David Weiss Laptop (lead), Mar-a-Lago (support) (2) 6 (2018-present) 6 Jack Smith Mar-a-Lago (lead), J6-related (oversight) (2) 3 (2022-2025) 7 Liz Cheney Ukraine (hearings), J6 (vice chair) (2) 2 (2019-2023) 8 Michael Morell Mueller (briefings), Laptop (letter) (2) 2 (2017-2020) 9 Gina Haspel Ukraine (CIA director), Laptop (briefing) (2) 3 (2018-2021) 10 Avril Haines Ukraine (reviews), Laptop (DNI) (2) 4 (2019-present) Illustrative Table: Officials by Investigations and Service Years
Visualizes top overlapping officials (2+ investigations) and approximate years across probes.
Official # Investigations Years of Service Key Agencies/Roles Key Controversy/Statement Merrick Garland 4 4 DOJ (AG, oversight) Weaponization claims; 2023 Statement Adam Schiff 3 8 House Intel (Chair) Bias accusations; 2019 Opening Peter Strzok 2 4 FBI (Agent) Texts scandal; 2018 Testimony Lisa Page 2 4 FBI (Attorney) Texts/resignation; 2024 Settlement David Weiss 2 6 DOJ (Special Counsel) Slow-walking; 2024 Report Jack Smith 2 3 DOJ (Special Counsel) Political probe (2025); 2025 Report Liz Cheney 2 2 House (Vice Chair) RNC censure; 2021 Statement This highlights DOJ/FBI concentration; overlaps like Schiff/Strzok show multi-probe patterns. For full details, refer to sections above.
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Leadership of the J6 Committee: The committee was chaired by Representative Bennie Thompson (Democrat from Mississippi) and included notable members such as Liz Cheney (Republican from Wyoming) and Adam Kinzinger (Republican from Illinois).
| Member | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bennie Thompson | Democrat | Chair |
| Liz Cheney | Republican | Vice Chair |
| Adam Kinzinger | Republican | Member |
| Jamie Raskin | Democrat | Member |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democrat | Member |
| Stephanie Murphy | Democrat | Member |
| Elaine Luria | Democrat | Member |
| Pete Aguilar | Democrat | Member |
| Dan Goldman | Democrat | Member |
Devin Nunes 2 Part interview notes referenced in the OP:
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In the General/Chat forum, on a thread titled GROK report: Those who dragged dragged the nation through years of investigations, impeachments attacking President Trump from 2015 (looking at you, Hillary) and 2016 (Obama and Mueller), J6 (Cheney) and Mar A Lago raid (to hide their deeds), Cletus.D.Yokel wrote: Is this scheisse REAL?
Do better for FRAll the GROK information is hyperlinked. Have someone show you how hyperlinks work, then you will realize that this information is for real.
Parts 1 and 2 of Bartiromo's interview with Devin Nunes (linked below) provide the information of the long marathon of investigations/impeachments.
The Tax Payers money spent is in the millions and millions, the ones involved should pay back every penny to the government then rebates sent out to tax paying citizens of the united States!
It's all laid out in my post from August 10 called Connecting The Dots: A Comprehensive Advanced AI Analysis Of The Declassified Durham Annex And Its Criminal Implications, an AI analysis of all of the declassified documents released by DNI Tulsi Gabbard.In July 2016, the Obama administration began developing an Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) saying that Russia DID NOT have the ability or the desire to influence the American election. This ICA was being prepared in advance of the election that the Obama administration expected Hillary Clinton to win. The ICA was going to be produced as a part of the Presidential Daily Briefing (PDB) given to Obama in mid-December 2016, and forwarded onto the President Elect. The ICA was intended to stop any conspiracy theories that Russia interfered in the election to elect Hillary Clinton.
When Donald Trump won the 2016 election in November, Obama convened an emergency meeting in early December, just the day before the ICA was to be included in the PDB, to pull the old ICA and create a new one that said that Russia DID interfere in the election to elect Donald Trump. This was meant to undermine the incoming administration, and was used as the basis for FISA warrants and the Mueller investigation.
All the notes and communications were declassified and released by Gabbard in late July and early August.
My post analyzes all of the documents and connects it all together.
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