John Brennan sues DOJ to preserve probe records

newsJul 3, 2026174,222

Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, asking a federal judge in the District of Columbia to order the Justice Department to preserve records he says he will need to prove any prosecution of him is vindictive. The complaint names Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, the Director of the CIA, the Director of National Intelligence, the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida, and Donald Trump among the defendants. Brennan says he is a subject of a grand jury investigation in the Southern District of Florida that targets many officials involved in the Russia 2016 inquiry and that he expects he may be indicted. He quotes an order by Judge Boasberg to allege the administration has adopted a policy of using criminal process to punish perceived adversaries and asks the court to preserve communications and materials that could show prosecutorial vindictiveness. Brennan frames his request against his record of more than 33 years of government service and his tenure as CIA Director from March 8, 2013, to January 20, 2017.

Joyce White Vance

@joycewhitevance.bsky.social

John Brennan didn't wait to get indicted. He sued first—to force the government to preserve records he'll need to defend himself. The complaint alleges judge shopping, forum shopping & a direct presidential demand for indictment. Worth your full attention. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

391445d ago

J6 Plaque46

Now that’s how you DO IT

John Novio28

Brennan is a smart man, he takes the fight to them. There is very good chance he has way better lawyers than the DOJ's.

Snarky Panda21

the DOJ keeps picking fights they're not prepared for

Tim Murphy19

Trump and Consigliere Blanche went after the wrong guy in John Brennan. #FAFO

Paul in Raleigh philologon.bsky.social18

For the un-lawyered among us (including me), this is basically taking the initiative, right? And is it a pattern that could be repeated by others, especially if there are bad acts like lawyer shopping going on?

𝕞𝕒𝕕𝕝𝕪 𝕞𝕪𝕤𝕖𝕝𝕗12

I’m looking forward to your analysis as this unfolds. Am I right that DOJ is barking up the wrong tree with Brennan? He seems very shrewd. 🙂

Quoting this

DocGaby40

"Der ehemalige CIA-Direktor John Brennan hat am Mittwoch Klage gegen die Trump-Regierung eingereicht. Zu den Beklagten gehören der amtierende Generalstaatsanwalt Todd Blanche, FBI-Direktor Kash Patel, der Direktor der CIA, der Direktor des Nationalen Nachrichtendienstes, 1/

Swiffy3

Fantastic analysis of a bold move by Brennan to make the first move as Trump's corrupt DOJ as it targets him in Judge Cannon's mini district. It highlights how outrageous this DOJ activity is and demands all records about what they are up to be preserved for his defense

halfmarshall.bsky.social3

The Constitution guarantees a right to be tried in the district where the crime was allegedly committed. This provision was a response to King George III putting American leaders on trial in London. This is why Jack Smith indicted Trump in Florida, and how the case wound up in Cannon's court.

Megaholt 𓅃3

He’s doing the intelligent thing, which is a good move on his end: force their hand, catch them unprepared and off guard, and make sure they can’t rig the case.

Scott Dworkin

@dworkin.bsky.social

Former CIA Director John Brennan is being investigated by the Trump regime as payback for his role in the 2016 Russia assessment. Instead of waiting to be indicted, he sued. "It's John Brennan today, but I think it's going to be many others tomorrow." Full story:

9644d ago

ChikadibiaM1

It’s bewildering to see him in a crowd of his sycophants and bowing adherents proclaiming that he can do whatever he wants to do! Folks are really not paying attention to his madness or what?!?

conifergirl.bsky.social

@conifergirl.bsky.social

Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration on Wednesday. The Defendants include Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, the Director of the CIA, the Director of National Intelligence, the

6444d ago

Betty C. Jung

@bettycjung.bsky.social

Ex-CIA Director John Brennan seeks court order requiring records from investigations be preserved apnews.com/article/bren...

2446d ago

migas7.bsky.social

@migas7.bsky.social

Former CIA Director John Brennan Sues Trump Over Shoddy Revenge Probe newrepublic.com/post/212626/... via @newrepublic.com

1446d ago

Sue in Rockville 💙🦋💙🦋💙🦋

@sueinrockville.bsky.social

I'm shocked, I tells ya, just shocked to see Trump's corruption...everywhere! AMERICA 250 EXPOSED FOREIGN CASH IS POURING IN THEY CAME FOR OUR BALLOTS & LOST JOHN BRENNAN, JACK SMITH, KATIE PHANG & MORE ARE FIGHTING BACK 1- open.substack.com/pub/dworkin/... 2- www.lawfaremedia.org/projects-ser...

1144d ago

Ms. Misanthrope 🇺🇸

@lilmsmisanthrope.bsky.social

Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration to preserve records from two federal investigations he calls "phantom criminal conduct." Brennan: "If he gets away with me, he is going to continue to do this against others." The lawsuit names Trump, Blanche, Patel, and Ratcliffe.

1745d ago

WatchYourRepsTN&SC

@watchyourrepssc.bsky.social

Former CIA Director John Brennan Takes on Trump's DOJ open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

1745d ago

LadyCat311 🇺🇲

@coffeecat311.bsky.social

MS NOW EXCLUSIVE: Former CIA Director John Brennan targeted by Trump SPEAKS OUT after SUING Trump and DOJ 19h Ago His lawsuit against Donald Trump and the Justice Department, asking a judge to force the department to preserve its records youtu.be/5qPLu4w4d0U?...

845d ago

Tim Murphy

@tmurp1953.bsky.social

Trump and Consigliere Blanche went after the wrong guy in John Brennan. #FAFO

1945d ago

Boehlert Media Busters

@mediabusters6.bsky.social

Can someone explain why anyone in TX would vote for this slimy POS much less sleep with him? 1- www.news10.com/news/nationa... 2- open.substack.com/pub/muellers... 3- "John Brennan sues to force Trump DOJ to preserve evidence of vindictive prosecution" open.substack.com/pub/allrisen...

745d ago

Gaylan G.1

Sorry, still busy dealing with the other 'slimy POS!'

Johnnyjeep631

Ken Paxton is another great example of what the American people need to rid themselves of, from their government and politics.

leftynavyseal.bsky.social

@leftynavyseal.bsky.social

MSNow: A year ago this week, Trump’s DOJ launched a very public criminal investigation of former CIA Director, and Trump critic, John Brennan. The lead prosecutor quit. This week Brennan sued the DOJ and is asking a federal judge to issue an order to the Trump Administration to preserve all records

1344d ago

Miami Herald

@miamiherald.com

A Trump ally has been appointed by the Justice Department to lead the South Florida-based probe of former CIA director John O. Brennan.

345d ago

Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine

@svecrumba.bsky.social

@joycewhitevance.bsky.social discussesJohn Brennan suing the DOJ to preserve records tied to its investigation of him. The case highlights concerns over politically motivated prosecutions, record preservation, and government accountability. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

445d ago

Kiki 🌊🌊

@ipm.bsky.social

Trump messing with the former CIA director might be his stupidest move.

545d ago

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