BREAKING: Pam Bondi and Kash Patel Release “Clinton Corruption Files” Exposing Pay-to-Play Cover-Up Hidden by Obama’s DOJ
In a dramatic development shaking the political landscape in Washington, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have delivered a substantial cache of documents to Congress, reportedly exposing extensive pay-to-play operations linked to the Clinton Foundation. The files, dubbed the “Clinton Corruption Files” by investigators, are now in the hands of the Senate Judiciary Committee and are expected to spark major inquiries into the conduct of both the Clinton family and the Obama-era Department of Justice.
Allegations of Influence Peddling

According to officials familiar with the documents, the Clinton Foundation accepted millions of dollars from foreign governments, corporate executives, and U.S. defense contractors, allegedly in exchange for access and influence while Hillary Clinton served as Secretary of State. The records reportedly detail how donors sought to buy access to top officials, raising fresh questions about the intersection of charity and political power.
Whistleblowers claim that evidence of these activities was deliberately withheld from federal prosecutors during a 2015 corruption probe led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sources say the Obama DOJ intervened, ordering the case to be shut down and blocking efforts by line-level FBI agents and field prosecutors to “follow the money.”
Pattern of Obstruction
One official described the situation as a “coordinated effort to obstruct legitimate inquiries into the Foundation by blocking real investigation and keeping key findings from reaching higher levels of the Department of Justice.” This alleged pattern of obstruction echoes long-standing assertions by former President Trump and his supporters that entrenched government interests—sometimes referred to as the “Deep State”—protect Democrats while targeting Trump and his allies.
Bondi and Patel’s document handover is being hailed by some as vindication for Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that investigations into Democratic figures are suppressed while those against him are aggressively pursued.
New Evidence and Wider Implications
The files are said to include not only details of the Clinton Foundation’s alleged pay-to-play operations, but also new evidence from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s “Arctic Frost” investigation. Among the revelations are reported communications between Smith, former FBI Director Christopher Wray, and senior DOJ officials during probes related to Trump. The documents may also shed light on efforts to obtain phone records of members of Congress, raising broader concerns about surveillance and political targeting.
Earlier reporting indicated that the FBI had opened three separate investigations into possible pay-to-play schemes involving the Clinton Foundation between 2014 and 2016. All three were reportedly ordered closed by then–Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, who instructed agents to “shut it down,” according to internal accounts.
Officials say the newly obtained files reveal that lower-level FBI agents and field prosecutors had collected information pointing to possible financial misconduct and influence operations, but that these findings were never elevated to senior DOJ leadership.
Next Steps and Public Disclosure

Bondi and Patel are expected to release the documents to the public by the end of the week, pending protection of whistleblower identities. The anticipated disclosures could include new records detailing communications between Jack Smith and senior FBI officials, as well as efforts to obtain phone records from members of Congress.
The delivery of the “Clinton Corruption Files” represents the most significant development in the long-running effort to determine whether the Clinton Foundation served as a vehicle for political and financial influence. As Congress reviews the newly acquired evidence, calls for accountability and transparency are likely to intensify—potentially reshaping the ongoing debate over government integrity and the politicization of federal investigations.