Newly released White House documents show the FBI launched a secret counterintelligence investigation in Washington during May 2017 to determine whether President Donald Trump was 'wittingly or unwittingly' operating as a Russian asset. The bombshell memoranda, made public following federal declassification reviews, reveal that the inquiry was triggered immediately after the controversial dismissal of FBI Director James Comey. According to the memos, the goal was to determine if President Trump was directed by, controlled by, or coordinating activities with the Russian Federation. Trump Firing James Comey Sparked Obstruction FearsDuring the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump was not actually under personal investigation for collusion with Russia. This singular event ultimately sparked a massive investigation led by former FBI director Robert Mueller, who was appointed as special counsel to navigate the political storm.