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I just finished asking IG Horowitz about his investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation, which found the investigation was lawfully authorized and not impacted by bias, but also uncovered numerous issues related to the #FISA surveillance of Carter Page.
The #FISA abuses the IG found are serious and should be addressed. But remember that Carter Page’s section in the Mueller report was only 7 pages, out of 448 pages. Errors found by the IG didn't play a role in the Mueller report info or 37 indictments/convictions.
For years I’ve tried to convince more Republican senators to support #FISA reforms. I stand ready to make it more adversarial, to better protect First Amendment activity, and to require disclosure of exculpatory info. I hope more Rs now will join me.
Barr’s spin and PR blitz campaign is unprecedented. Horowitz has issued ~800 reports as IG. Of those, he does not recall DOJ not submitting their official views and doing press instead…UNTIL NOW. And NEVER has DOJ argued that it committed MORE misconduct than the report found.
Horowitz also confirmed today that investigations also revealed several PRO-Trump text messages. Any FBI text message revealing political animus can be problematic but Horowitz confirmed that none of these opinions impacted the investigations.
Rewind to 2016, when the only FBI leaks during the election hurt Clinton and helped Trump. I asked IG Horowitz about leaks to Rudy Giuliani that may have impacted the election results. He said they’re concerned and have seen potentially relevant contacts. He’s still investigating
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