WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House has released a GOP-authored memo on the Russia probe.
President Trump declassified the document Friday morning.
The memo is based on classified information and alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.
Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah says President Donald Trump cleared the way for publication of the controversial memo, despite objections from the FBI.
The four-page memo was drafted by Republicans on the committee chaired by Rep. Devin Nunes of California.
The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats have furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release. The FBI released a statement this week that said it had grave concerns over the accuracy of the memo.
They said it could harm national security and mislead the public.
Republicans on the committee have said they believe they’ve uncovered serious misconduct that needs to be made public.
You can read the memo here.
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