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 reveal a whistleblower—a Democratic intelligence officer from the House Intelligence Committee—told the FBI multiple times between 2017 and 2023 that Schiff authorized these 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 Representative Eric Swalwell likely served as the direct source of the leaks supporting the “Russiagate” narrative. An FBI summary quoted Schiff telling staffers in a meeting that classified material harmful to Trump would be leaked and used to indict him.

Swalwell has denied these allegations and criticized FBI Director Kash Patel. The whistleblower also alleged Schiff was promised the role of CIA Director if Hillary Clinton won the 2016 election, but despite her loss, he continued efforts to undermine Trump through strategic leaks.

Though the whistleblower reported these concerns to the FBI, the Justice Department reportedly showed little interest. The whistleblower says they were fired after alerting authorities, raising questions about the government’s response to internal warnings.

Investigative journalist Paul Sperry suggested leaks may have been routed to Washington Post reporter Ellen Nakashima, citing her connections to senior intelligence officials. Schiff’s office has not publicly responded. If proven, the allegations could have significant legal and political consequences given Schiff’s current Senate role.