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Then-President Donald Trump’s claims in 2018 that the FBI would have full leeway to investigate sexual assault allegations about his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, appeared to confuse the agency, according to internal communications cited in a Senate Democrat’s new report.

The investigation into the allegations – which Kavanaugh has vehemently denied – was sought after an emotional hearing with his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, prompted some crucial senators to balk at confirming the nominee.

The White House, however, instructed the FBI to only interview 10 witnesses, according to the report. The FBI was also not given authority to seek out other witnesses who might have corroborating information, nor did it have permission to go beyond the specific subject areas outlined by the White House for questioning the witnesses.


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[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What should be questioned is if the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee knew this. Hint: They did

[–] TimLovesTech@badatbeing.social 4 points 1 month ago

They just used the same playbook they used for Thomas's confirmation. They all knew he was unfit for the job, but the "donors" calling the shots had already paid his way and that he would do whatever the party wanted.

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

I wonder how Trump would use the FBI in a 2nd term.

[–] billiam0202@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Trump lied? Oh my stars, he would never do such a thing!

[–] MediaBiasFactChecker@lemmy.world -4 points 1 month ago

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