The FBI initiated a criminal investigation in May 2017, codenamed Oxferd Comma, alleging President Donald Trump may have acted as a Russian asset when he fired FBI Director James Comey. Declassified memos show the probe was based on concerns about potential obstruction of justice and Russian influence, though internal FBI assessments later dismissed collusion claims as unsubstantiated. The investigation led to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s appointment, resulting in a two-year probe with no charges against Trump. A 2023 report by Special Counsel John Durham concluded the FBI had no basis for the original Russia collusion inquiry. The Oxferd Comma probe was closed in 2019 after Mueller’s investigation found no evidence of Trump-Russia coordination. The memos, released by the White House, highlight the FBI’s initial concerns about Trump’s actions but also reveal internal doubts about the validity of the allegations.
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