Summary
Former President Trump expressed approval of the Department of Justice's decision to launch a grand jury investigation into how the Obama administration handled the investigation of Russia's role in the 2016 election. The investigation signifies a more intense effort to revisit past claims about election interference. It remains unclear who the grand jury will investigate or what charges might emerge.
Key Facts
- Trump's comments came after the DOJ started a grand jury probe into the Obama administration's actions related to the 2016 election.
- The probe is about investigating the handling of Russian interference in the election.
- A grand jury can subpoena documents and present evidence to consider possible charges.
- Trump claimed he was not involved but believed the investigation was deserved.
- The DOJ has not clarified who from the Obama administration is being investigated or what charges could be filed.
- Previous investigations, including one by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, confirmed Russian interference to assist Trump's 2016 election campaign.
- The former Obama administration labeled the DOJ's latest probe as a distraction.
- Former Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has criticized the Obama-era conclusions regarding Russian election interference.
