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As Hillary Clinton approached the Democratic presidential nomination in spring 2016, FBI field agents in New York identified potential concerns over foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation while she oversaw U.S. foreign policy.
Internal documents released to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Dec. 15 show that investigators had prepared questions about possible conflicts of interest and whether charitable funds might have intersected with campaign obligations.
The investigation, codenamed “Cracked Foundation,” focused on contributions from foreign individuals and entities and whether these funds could have influenced policy decisions or been redirected to settle past campaign debts.
Among the evidence was a recorded conversation between Clinton and Indian businessman Sant Singh Chatwal, a longtime Clinton associate and Foundation trustee, in which they discussed donations alongside outstanding 2008 campaign obligations, News Now Chicago reports.
Agents intended to question Clinton on whether funds were used for personal purposes or to influence U.S.-India relations, particularly a 2008 nuclear agreement granting India access to American dual-use technology without fully adhering to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act.
Chatwal, who pled guilty in 2014 to laundering donations to Clinton’s 2008 campaign and forfeited $1 million, was linked to discussions suggesting potential influence on both charitable and political activities.
Despite these preparations, when Clinton appeared at FBI headquarters in Washington in July 2016 for questioning regarding her private email server investigation—known as “Midyear Exam”—agents did not pursue the foreign donation issues.
According to The Daily Caller, field investigators later reported that FBI leadership had blocked attempts to follow up on the Foundation inquiry, leaving crucial leads unexplored and frustrating agents who believed critical oversight was being ignored.
The documents also shed light on the Clinton Guistra Sustainable Growth Initiative (CGSGI), established shortly after Clinton pledged to limit foreign donations as Secretary of State.
Investigators sought details about the initiative’s funding sources and whether contributions from foreign governments were involved, highlighting concerns over transparency and compliance with formal agreements with the Obama administration.
Clinton’s Foundation and Chatwal did not respond to requests for comment.
Chatwal remained a prominent figure in political circles, serving on Clinton’s exploratory committee ahead of her 2008 campaign and attending Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. Forbes estimated his holdings at $750 million in 2006.
Analysts observing the documents highlight the tension between field-level investigative work and political considerations at the highest levels of the FBI.
Decisions to refrain from asking key questions demonstrate how internal dynamics can limit oversight of politically connected figures.
Conservative observers argue the revelations reinforce longstanding concerns about foreign influence in American politics, nonprofit accountability and transparency in organizations linked to elected officials.
The records also underscore how investigative priorities can be shaped by broader political calculations, raising questions about whether potential conflicts of interest are consistently and effectively addressed.
While the documents do not provide evidence of wrongdoing by Clinton herself, they illuminate the challenges investigators face when probing high-profile targets with extensive political networks.
As scrutiny over foreign donations continues, the Clinton Foundation remains a focal point for discussions about the intersection of philanthropy and government service.
The newly released FBI records provide a rare window into what investigators intended to ask, what leads were blocked and how political considerations may have shaped the course of oversight.
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