How the Donald Trump Investigation was conducted

What is the FBI Investigation

The FBI investigation into Donald Trump was a counterintelligence investigation into the alleged ties between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the 2016 presidential election. The investigation was led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller and was concluded in March 2019. The Mueller Report found that there was insufficient evidence to establish that Trump had committed a crime, but did not exonerate him.

The Investigation

The investigation began in July 2016, when the FBI was alerted to possible contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian officials. The FBI opened a counterintelligence investigation in August 2016 to determine whether the Trump campaign was coordinating or colluding with the Russian government to interfere in the election.

The investigation included a review of thousands of documents, interviews with hundreds of witnesses, and the execution of search warrants. The FBI also worked with other intelligence agencies, including the CIA and the NSA, to gather information.

In March 2019, Mueller submitted his report to the Attorney General. The report found that there was insufficient evidence to establish that Trump had committed a crime, but did not exonerate him. The report also found that the Russian government had interfered in the election in a "sweeping and systematic fashion".

The Fallout

The Mueller Report has been a major source of controversy. Trump and his supporters have claimed that the report exonerated him, while Democrats have argued that the report does not clear him of wrongdoing.

The investigation has also led to several indictments and convictions of Trump associates. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was convicted of financial crimes and is currently serving a 7-year prison sentence. Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and was sentenced to 3 years of probation.

The investigation is still ongoing, and it is unclear what further charges may be brought. However, the Mueller Report has already had a significant impact on American politics and is likely to continue to be a source of controversy for years to come.