Newly declassified FBI interview records have revived serious allegations that Senator Adam Schiff approved leaks of classified information during the Trump–Russia investigation. Documents obtained by Just The News cite a whistleblower—a Democratic intelligence officer who worked for the House Intelligence Committee—who told the FBI multiple times between 2017 and 2023 that Schiff authorized the leaks to politically damage then-President Donald Trump.

At the time, Schiff was the ranking Democrat on the committee and later became its chairman. The whistleblower claimed that Rep. Eric Swalwell likely served as the direct source of the leaks, which supported the “Russiagate” narrative. One FBI summary quoted Schiff telling staffers in a meeting that classified material derogatory to Trump would be leaked and used to build a case against him. Swalwell has denied the allegations and criticized FBI Director Kash Patel. The whistleblower also alleged that Schiff had been promised the role of CIA Director if Hillary Clinton had won in 2016, yet continued strategic leaks even after her loss.

Though the whistleblower claims to have reported these concerns to the FBI, the Justice Department reportedly showed little interest, and the individual was later fired, raising questions about the government’s response to internal warnings. Investigative journalist Paul Sperry added that the leaks may have been routed to Washington Post reporter Ellen Nakashima, citing her connections to senior intelligence officials. Schiff’s office has not issued a public response. If substantiated, these allegations could carry major legal and political consequences, particularly given Schiff’s current role in the Senate.