Jim Jordan Alleges John Brennan Lied to Congress About Steele Dossier

Allegations of False Statements to Congress

• 🏛️ Jim Jordan has referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the DOJ for prosecution, alleging he made false statements to Congress.
• ⚖️ Jordan claims Brennan lied under oath regarding his involvement with the Steele dossier and its inclusion in an intelligence community assessment.

Brennan's Alleged Involvement with the Steele Dossier

• 📄 Jordan's letter states Brennan claimed no involvement with the dossier and did not want it included in the intelligence report.
• 📜 However, declassified documents from ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard reportedly show Brennan felt the dossier should be included.
• 🗣️ A CIA individual allegedly told Brennan the dossier lacked supporting intelligence, to which Brennan responded, "Yeah, but doesn't it ring true?"

Pattern of Behavior and Further Allegations

• 📈 Jordan points to a pattern of behavior, including an alleged prior lie to Congressman Gaudy in 2017.
• 📰 The summary also notes the irony of Brennan's alleged lies to Congress, referencing the letter signed by 51 former intel officials regarding the Hunter Biden laptop.
• 🔍 Jordan believes there is clear evidence of Brennan violating 18 USC 101 (making false statements to Congress).

Intelligence Assessment Changes

• 📉 Declassified documents suggest the intelligence report was changed between the 2016 election and January 2017 to include information not supported by intelligence.
• 🏢 A briefing was reportedly given to President Trump at Trump Tower on January 6, 2017, using the dossier, despite internal concerns about its validity.