Obama, Biden and Clinton criminal investigations are most likely approaching, Trump ally says
Mike Davis, a Republican lawyer and longtime Trump ally, has for years advocated for federal criminal investigations into prominent Democratic figures—namely Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton—alongside senior officials at the FBI, CIA, and Justice Department. This push recently gained momentum as Attorney General Pam Bondi authorized certain investigations tied to this effort.
Notably, Bondi initiated federal inquiries into New York Attorney General Letitia James, California Senator Adam Schiff, and also issued direction to a federal prosecutor to convene a grand jury probing whether Obama-era officials committed federal crimes during their inquiry into the 2016 Russia investigation—an unprecedented move sparking intense political controversy.
These developments follow a criminal referral by Tulsi Gabbard, formerly serving as Director of National Intelligence, accusing Obama and his aides of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Trump’s 2016 victory.
Trump himself has echoed these allegations, calling the purported scheme “the crime of the century,” claiming “irrefutable evidence” that Obama, Biden, and Clinton conspired against him. He publicly urged the DOJ to act and divert attention from renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Legal and Institutional Responses
Legal experts and former DOJ officials have widely criticized these actions. Prosecutors who previously reviewed the matter—including special counsels—found no credible criminal conduct worth pursuing, labeling the claims “outrageous” and without evidentiary basis. Any attempt to prosecute would face significant legal hurdles, including presidential immunity established by a Supreme Court ruling, making prosecution of Obama highly unlikely.
Ongoing Investigations and Transparency
Parallel to this initiative, efforts are underway to release more documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The DOJ has agreed to provide the House Oversight Committee with redacted files regarding Epstein and associate Ghislaine Maxwell—responding to subpoenas and pressure for greater transparency.
Key Legal Outcomes
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Federal investigations authorized
AG Pam Bondi has greenlit inquiries into Letitia James, Adam Schiff, and directed a grand jury probe of Obama-era officials over their roles in the Russia investigation. -
Legal attack on former presidents
For the first time, such official steps are being taken to explore potential criminal liability of a former president—a highly unusual and potentially dangerous precedent. -
Strong institutional resistance
Former DOJ/FBI officials and legal experts have publicly rebuked these actions, citing lack of evidence and warning of political weaponization. -
Presidential immunity complicates prosecution
A Supreme Court ruling granting presidents immunity for official acts significantly limits legal options for charging Obama. -
Document release amid broader probe context
Concurrent efforts to release Epstein-related DOJ files signal acknowledgment of public interest in institutional transparency.
Outlet & Publication Date
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The Independent – Published today — detailing Mike Davis’s long campaign and Bondi’s approval of investigations The IndependentAOLThe Independent
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The Guardian – Published ~3 weeks ago — reporting DOJ forming a “strike force” to investigate Obama-era intelligence actions The Guardian
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Time Magazine – Published ~3 weeks ago — Obama responds to “treason” claims as a legal distraction TIME
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Other sources — Document release developments tied to Epstein probe AP NewsNew York Post
