President Trump has just made a significant move by signing an order to declassify all FBI files related to Crossfire Hurricane, the infamous investigation that sought to pin a collusion tail on the 2016 Trump campaign. Spoiler alert: it found nothing. This FBI probe, initiated during the golden days of the Obama administration, seemed more like a political wet dream for Democrats than a legitimate inquiry.
Trump’s legal team has rightfully pointed out that this probe was not just a political hiccup but a textbook example of law enforcement being weaponized against a sitting president. It has taken years for the truth to unravel, and now the hope is that by exposing these files, the American public will finally get the clarity they’ve been denied for far too long. The staff secretary, Will Scharf, was on hand to present the memorandum to Trump, ensuring it was a ceremonial step in what is proving to be an ongoing battle against government overreach.
Alongside this explosive declassification, Trump also targeted the law firm Jenner & Block, which harbored the infamous Andrew Weissmann, former deputy to Robert Mueller. This firm played its part in perpetuating what many consider a conspiracy theory parade. Having spent two years looking for the mythical evidence of collusion, Mueller’s investigation eventually slumped into the shadows when it turned out that all the Democrats’ hopes of finding proof were little more than an elaborate fantasy.
President Trump on Tuesday signed an order declassifying all FBI files on Crossfire Hurricane, the government's secret probe that searched fruitlessly for evidence that Mr. Trump colluded with the Russians to win the White House in 2016. https://t.co/2bOq37H8lf
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) March 25, 2025
By revoking security clearances, restricting government contracts, and limiting access to government buildings, Trump sent a striking message that those who play fast and loose with the law deserve to face consequences. Trump didn’t mince words when discussing Weissmann, casting him as a villain charged with the audacity of launching baseless attacks on the presidency. The only thing that was clearly compromised was the integrity of the system.
Crossfire Hurricane has become synonymous with political scandal, not because of any collusion but due to the debunked Steele dossier, a collection of salacious and utterly nonsensical allegations funded by Hillary Clinton. Instead of being hallmarks of solid investigatory work, these unfounded claims became the backbone of the FBI’s surveillance efforts against Trump associates like Carter Page and George Papadopoulos. All the while, proof of an actual conspiracy was as elusive as a unicorn.
Even after multiple investigations pointed out that the FBI had no valid reason to initiate a probe, the damage endured during Trump’s presidency continues to resonate. The mantra of a “witch hunt” echoed through his tenure, and the results of John Durham’s 2023 report confirmed what many had long suspected: the whole saga was riddled with incompetence rather than political bias. In the wake of this revelation, Sen. Ron Johnson has expressed his eagerness to dig into the declassified documents, underscoring the need for transparency and accountability in a government that should serve its people, not perpetuate political vendettas.
Trump’s actions are a step toward righting these grave injustices, pricking the bubbles of the politically correct elites who have maneuvered behind the scenes to undermine the democratic process. As this narrative continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder that the fight for truth is more than a political slogan; it’s about restoring faith in the institutions meant to serve all Americans.