Morning Wire Catastrophic Failure of FBI | 5.21.23
May 21, 2023
Mark Hemingway, a Senior Writer at Real Clear Investigations, dives into the alarming findings of Special Counsel John Durham's report on the FBI's targeting of the Trump campaign. He discusses the unethical reliance on dubious sources in the Trump dossier investigation, raising questions about political motivations. Hemingway critiques the media's role in spreading misinformation and draws parallels between today's political climate and Watergate, warning of the dangers of an unaccountable deep state. He also addresses the integrity challenges facing the FBI and the need for genuine reform.
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FBI's Mishandling of Trump-Russia Investigation
- The FBI's investigation into the Trump campaign violated established policies and procedures.
- Despite knowing the claims were baseless, they aggressively pursued the investigation, seemingly driven by political bias.
Igor Danchenko and the Steele Dossier
- Igor Danchenko, a source for the Steele Dossier, fabricated information.
- The FBI continued paying Danchenko even after knowing this, possibly to avoid admitting their mistake.
High-Ranking Officials' Involvement in the Narrative
- High-ranking officials were briefed on the fabricated Russian collusion narrative.
- This suggests a deliberate attempt to undermine a democratically elected president due to political motivations.