Graham: I would ‘totally’ investigate FBI over Russia probe, Clinton emails as Judiciary chair
By Brett Samuels - 11/14/18 08:41 AM EST
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday said he would "totally" look into the FBI's handling of its investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election and Hillary Clinton's emails if he becomes chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
"The oversight function will be very much front and center," Graham said in an appearance on CNN.
Graham is in position to rise to chairman of the Judiciary Committee if current Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) opts to head up the Senate Finance Committee instead.
The South Carolina Republican, who has emerged as one of President Trump's strongest advocates, has previously expressed a desire to look into the FBI's investigations. He has suggested on multiple occasions that a second special counsel should be appointed to look into GOP allegations of bias within the bureau.
Graham also indicated on Tuesday that he would support a bill to protect special counsel Robert Mueller in his probe into Russian election interference, but cautioned that he doesn't believe there's a need for it.
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