Stefan Halper’s Role in Crossfire Hurricane More Significant Than Previously Known

Halper’s information on Flynn, later described by FBI agent as “not accurate,” likely initiated FBI probe 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal at its headquarters in Washington on June 14, 2018. Yuri Gripas/Reuters

News Analysis

Newly released FBI documents shed light on two meetings between FBI agent Stephen Somma and FBI source Stefan Halper, providing further insight into the broad scope of the FBI’s investigation into the Trump 2016 presidential campaign—and the active role played by Halper, who acted as a confidential human source (CHS) for the FBI.