Former mi 6 spy known to u s agencies is author of reports on trump in russia

You're likely referring to Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence officer who worked for MI6, the UK's Secret Intelligence Service. Steele is the author of the infamous "Steele Dossier," a report that alleged ties between Donald Trump and Russia during the 2016 US presidential election.

Steele, a former MI6 agent, was hired by Fusion GPS, a private intelligence firm, to investigate Trump's connections to Russia. The dossier was compiled in 2016 and 2017, and it was later leaked to the media, sparking a political firestorm.

The Steele Dossier alleged that Trump had been compromised by Russian intelligence and that he had engaged in various activities to benefit Russia, including colluding with Russian officials to influence the 2016 election. The dossier also made claims about Trump's personal behavior, including allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties.

Steele's work was funded by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, although Steele has denied that he was working on behalf of either organization. The dossier was later used by the FBI to obtain a warrant to surveil Trump campaign officials, although the FBI has since acknowledged that the dossier was not a primary source of evidence in their investigation.

Steele has been a subject of controversy and scrutiny, with some accusing him of being a partisan operative and others praising his work as a whistleblower. In 2019, Steele testified before the House Intelligence Committee, where he denied any wrongdoing and claimed that his work was motivated by a desire to protect national security.

It's worth noting that while Steele's report has been widely criticized and disputed, it has also been corroborated by some evidence and testimony. The Mueller investigation, for example, found that there was evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 election, although it did not find conclusive evidence of Trump-Russia collusion.