Summary
The House Judiciary Chair, Jim Jordan, has referred former CIA director John Brennan to the Justice Department. Brennan is accused of lying to Congress about the Steele dossier, which was a set of memos about alleged links between Russia and Trump. This move is part of a broader effort by House Republicans to pursue legal action against political opponents.
Key Facts
- The referral was made by Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio.
- John Brennan was the CIA director during President Obama's administration.
- The accusation relates to Brennan's statements about the Steele dossier, a document from 2016 alleging ties between Russia and Trump.
- The dossier was partly used in intelligence assessments, including one about Russian election interference.
- Jordan's letter to the Justice Department claims Brennan made false statements regarding the CIA's involvement with the dossier.
- Brennan reportedly denied any wrongdoing and has previously been investigated on related matters.
- Brennan allegedly lied about the CIA's use of the dossier in a 2023 document.
- Representatives for Brennan and the Justice Department did not immediately respond to comments about the referral.
