Report: It’s Revealed Who Adam Schiff Was Leaking Classified Info To
Recently declassified FBI interview records have brought back to light allegations that Senator Adam Schiff sanctioned the leaking of classified information during the peak of the Trump–Russia investigation.
As per documents acquired by Just The News, an unnamed whistleblower — identified as a Democratic intelligence officer who served on the House Intelligence Committee — consistently informed the FBI from 2017 to 2023 that Schiff authorized the leaks of classified materials to politically undermine then-President Donald Trump. At that time, Schiff held the position of the leading House Democrat on the committee and subsequently became its chairman.
The whistleblower claimed that Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell of California was likely the primary source of the leaks, which were purportedly intended to promote the so-called “Russiagate” narrative.
“While serving in this role, [redacted staffer’s name] was summoned to an all-staff meeting by SCHIFF,” one summary of the FBI interview indicates. “In this meeting, SCHIFF declared that the group would leak classified information that was damaging to President of the United States DONALD J. TRUMP. SCHIFF mentioned that the information would be utilized to indict President TRUMP.”
Swalwell has refuted any such suggestion and has cast doubt on FBI Director Kash Patel.
Baseless smear by Kash Patel. Inspector General already smacked down Trump’s investigation of me and Schiff from 2017.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) August 12, 2025
Not a shocker, though, as Kash put Schiff and I at top of his enemies list. He thinks he will silence us. He won’t. https://t.co/oz6FixIZpe
The whistleblower informed agents that Schiff had been assured the role of CIA Director contingent upon Hillary Clinton’s victory in the 2016 presidential election. Although that assurance did not come to fruition following Clinton’s defeat, the whistleblower asserts that Schiff persisted in advocating for leaks intended to weaken Trump’s presidency.
The same informant alleged that they personally observed Schiff sanction such leaks and communicated their concerns to federal authorities. Nevertheless, as per the declassified documents, officials from the Justice Department exhibited minimal interest in investigating Schiff’s purported actions. The whistleblower states that they were abruptly dismissed from their position after notifying the FBI.
These recently disclosed allegations seem to align with previous reports from conservative media outlets like The Gateway Pundit, which has consistently chronicled Schiff’s media leaks throughout the Trump–Russia investigation.
The accusations took on an additional layer on Monday when investigative journalist Paul Sperry from RealClearInvestigations proposed that Schiff’s leaks might have been directed to Washington Post national security reporter Ellen Nakashima. Sperry referenced earlier reports that identified Nakashima as a significant media liaison for high-ranking intelligence officials, including former CIA Director John Brennan, during the initial phases of the Russiagate scandal.
DEVELOPING: Ellen Nakashima, the Washington Post's handmaiden for the deep state, is now showing up in FBI 302s as the likely key recipient of classified intelligence leaks from Adam Schiff regarding Russiagate https://t.co/5DWCIlh25f
— Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) August 12, 2025
Declassified records examined by Sperry suggest that Brennan and other intelligence officials utilized Nakashima to disseminate at least three significant news articles concerning the Russia investigation. These articles, released between 2016 and 2017, contributed to the public belief that Trump’s campaign was under considerable suspicion of collusion with Moscow — a narrative that endured for years, even though Special Counsel Robert Mueller ultimately determined that there was insufficient evidence of a criminal conspiracy.
Critics contend that if Schiff did indeed sanction the leaking of classified information to the media, it would constitute a grave violation of national security and a possible criminal act. The work of the Intelligence Committee frequently involves access to highly sensitive information, and its members are legally obligated to safeguard classified data from unauthorized release.
While this is only the unverified allegation of a single former staffer, the alleged conduct would involve criminal and unethical conduct of the highest order, if proven… https://t.co/rXROc6aQW2
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) August 12, 2025
Thus far, Schiff’s office has not provided a public response to the recent allegations. Previously, he has refuted claims of leaking classified information, accusing his detractors of trying to undermine legitimate oversight of the Trump administration.
These revelations also highlight enduring partisan conflicts regarding the utilization of intelligence and law enforcement powers during the 2016 election and its subsequent events.
It remains uncertain whether the new revelations will lead to any formal charges. At present, the most shocking allegation is that the decision to leak classified information was not the action of a rogue staff member, but rather, as stated by the whistleblower, was explicitly sanctioned in a committee-wide meeting chaired by Schiff himself. If proven true, such an allegation could have considerable legal and political consequences, especially considering Schiff’s current position as a U.S. senator.