EXCLUSIVE: Sources say #Russia probe transcripts affirm officials came up empty on collusion: 'Schiff is in panic mode'
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NEW: Intel officials tell me @RepAdamSchiff had staff reach out to heads of IC agencies asking what role @RichardGrenell-a known Trump ally-may have played in declassification/redaction process of the transcripts. sources say process was completed before Grenell came in as DNI
NEW: The process, according to an IC official, took place under both former DNIs Dan Coates& Joseph Maguire& was conducted by career intel officials. The official also told Fox News that relevant heads of appropriate agencies were consulted on the redactions of all 53 transcripts
NEW: The 53 transcripts eligible for release, according to a source familiar with the transcripts, include interviews w/: @DonaldJTrumpJr , Jared Kushner, Steve Bannon, & more Trump officials.. as well as several top Obama officials
NEW: Also expected to be released, according to the source: transcripts for interviews w/ former Obama officials such as DNI James Clapper; AG Loretta Lynch; Amb. to UN @SamanthaJPower; FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe; NatSec adviser Susan @AmbassadorRice, deputy AG Sally Yates
Sources say individuals interviewed by House Intel during its Russia probe were asked whether they had evidence @realDonaldTrump or Trump campaign colluded w/ Russia during 2016 election.
Sources say not one of the 53 witnesses could provide evidence of collusion.
Sources say not one of the 53 witnesses could provide evidence of collusion.
