DOJ watchdog releases report on origins of Russia investigation
Summary
A Justice Department review found the FBI made procedural errors in its 2016 investigation of possible ties between President Trump's campaign and Russia but did not show political bias. The report supported the FBI’s decision to open the investigation but found problems with surveillance warrant applications. Separate reviews of the investigation are ongoing.Key Facts
- The investigation, called "Crossfire Hurricane," started in July 2016 and looked into Trump campaign ties with Russia.
- The review was done by Michael Horowitz, the Justice Department’s inspector general.
- Horowitz’s report found no evidence of political bias or improper motives by the FBI.
- The FBI was justified in starting the investigation based on facts they had at the time.
- The report found errors and missing information in all four surveillance warrant applications for Carter Page, a Trump aide.
- Attorney General William Barr disagreed with the report, saying the investigation started on weak grounds.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray accepted the report and announced over 40 corrective actions to improve FBI processes.
- U.S. Attorney John Durham is conducting a separate criminal inquiry into the investigation and disagrees with some report conclusions.
- President Trump said he was briefed on the report and is awaiting Durham’s findings.
- Horowitz will testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee about the report.
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