Gabbard Declassifies Docs Behind Trump's First Impeachment - Adam Schiff Should Be Arrested
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 21, 2026
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has declassified additional records connected to the whistleblower complaint that triggered the 2019 impeachment proceedings against then-President Donald Trump.
The documents, released at the request of Just the News, include internal memos from the Intelligence Community Inspector General’s office. They detail concerns raised during the review of the complaint filed by a CIA analyst regarding a July 2019 phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The memos note that the whistleblower lacked direct, firsthand knowledge of the events described and relied on second- and third-hand accounts from multiple officials. Investigators documented the whistleblower’s admission of being a registered Democrat who had worked closely with then-Vice President Joe Biden on Ukraine-related matters. The whistleblower also expressed dislike for certain Trump administration officials, including former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes and current FBI Director Kash Patel.
One memo reveals that the whistleblower initially omitted contact with congressional Democrats, including then-House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, when filing the complaint. The whistleblower later apologized for the omission after media reports surfaced. That contact was not disclosed publicly at the time.
The documents also reference “Witness 2,” an official connected to former FBI agent Peter Strzok, who supported the whistleblower but expressed reservations about the strength of the allegations. Witness 2 had contributed to the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian election interference, which has since faced scrutiny.
The declassified materials were part of closed-door briefings during the 2019 impeachment process. House Republicans had raised questions about potential political bias and the handling of the complaint. Democrats maintained that the inquiry was legitimate oversight of presidential conduct.
The 2019 impeachment centered on allegations that Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate the Bidens in exchange for military aid. Trump and his allies described the proceedings as a politically motivated effort. The House impeached Trump along party lines, but the Senate acquitted him.
No charges have been filed against any officials in direct response to the newly declassified records. The Justice Department has not commented publicly on whether the referrals will lead to an investigation. Adam Schiff has not issued a new statement on the latest document release.
The declassifications are part of broader efforts by the current administration to review actions taken during previous investigations involving Trump. Director Gabbard described the records as exposing what she called a “coordinated effort” within parts of the intelligence community. Legal experts note that any potential criminal matters would require independent review by the Justice Department.
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The developments continue to fuel partisan debate over the origins and handling of the 2019 impeachment. Republicans view the records as evidence of misconduct, while Democrats argue they do not change the core facts of the Ukraine call or justify revisiting closed proceedings.
The full impact of the declassified materials remains to be seen as Congress and the public review the documents. Further releases or actions could occur as the administration continues its examination of prior intelligence community activities.
