BOMBSHELL: FBI Ran Secret 'Honeypot' Operation Against Trump, Whistleblower Reveals
Paul Riverbank, 2/26/2025Whistleblower reveals FBI allegedly ran secret undercover operation against Trump's 2016 campaign.
In a stunning development that could reshape our understanding of the 2016 presidential campaign, the FBI has launched an investigation into what appears to be an unauthorized surveillance operation targeting then-candidate Donald Trump.
The investigation, now led by newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel and incoming Deputy Director Dan Bongino, centers on allegations of a covert "honeypot" operation — a term used to describe undercover operatives who use romantic or sexual interest to gather intelligence.
According to multiple reports, a whistleblower has come forward with claims that former FBI Director James Comey personally ordered an "off-the-books" investigation of Trump's campaign in 2015. The operation allegedly involved two female FBI agents who "infiltrated" the campaign at senior levels.
"The case had no predicated foundation, so Comey personally directed the investigation without creating an official case file in Sentinel or any other FBI system," the whistleblower disclosed in protected testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.
What makes this operation particularly troubling is its apparent separation from the already controversial Crossfire Hurricane investigation. This suggests a parallel track of surveillance that remained hidden from official oversight — including from Justice Department Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz's investigation into FBI misconduct.
The current whereabouts of the two agents add another layer of intrigue to the story. Sources indicate that one agent now holds a position at the CIA, while the other has been promoted to "a high-level FBI executive in a major field office." Their identities remain protected, though there was an attempt by media to publish a photo of one agent — an effort reportedly blocked by FBI warnings about safety concerns.
The investigation seems to have been more of a fishing expedition than a targeted probe. As reported by the Washington Times, the whistleblower indicated that the operation "did not appear to target a specific crime but was more of what agents would describe as a fishing expedition to find anything incriminating that could be used against Mr. Trump."
Perhaps most concerning are reports that FBI employees were warned against discussing the operation — a directive the whistleblower interpreted as a threat. This culture of silence may explain why these allegations are only now coming to light.
The timing of this investigation — coming under new FBI leadership — suggests a significant shift in the bureau's willingness to examine its own recent history. Director Patel's decision to pursue these allegations marks a departure from previous administrations' approaches to internal investigations.
As this story unfolds, it raises serious questions about the boundaries of legitimate law enforcement operations and the use of intelligence assets in political campaigns. The investigation's findings could have far-reaching implications for both the FBI's internal protocols and the broader landscape of campaign surveillance regulations.
