Allegations of FBI misconduct against Trump raise doubts

A lawyer has sent a letter to Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee, making serious claims against former FBI Director James Comey. These claims suggest that Comey started investigating Donald Trump soon after he announced his presidential run in 2015 and that he used female undercover agents to gather evidence against Trump in a so-called "honeypot" operation. The letter claims this investigation was kept secret and not properly documented. The lawyer, Kurt Siuzdak, has a controversial history and is a former FBI agent who has criticized the bureau. His letter is based on unnamed sources and lacks solid evidence. Critics point out numerous inaccuracies in his claims. For instance, George Papadopoulos, a former Trump campaign adviser, was incorrectly mentioned as having been targeted in 2015 when he did not join the campaign until 2016. Papadopoulos did recount an incident in September 2016 where a woman approached him but noted that this was part of a legitimate investigation into potential Trump campaign ties to Russia. FBI Director Kash Patel has denied the allegations, stating there is no evidence to support Siuzdak's claims. The House Judiciary Committee is reviewing the matter but has not commented further. Siuzdak has made other claims against the FBI in the past, many of which have not been substantiated. Siuzdak's credibility is questioned by many, including attorneys familiar with his background. His history involves multiple complaints against the FBI, which he often claims were retaliations due to his whistleblowing. These past grievances may skew his current allegations against Comey and the FBI. Despite the sensational nature of Siuzdak's claims, they have sparked debate, especially given past controversies surrounding Comey and the FBI’s actions during the Trump-Russia investigation.