Trump, GOP shift focus from alleged surveillance abuse to Durham Russia probe
By Jordain Carney - 12/08/19 06:00 AM EST
Republicans are preparing to shrug off a forthcoming report on alleged surveillance abuse during the 2016 campaign and turn their focus to an ongoing investigation of the Russia probe.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday is expected to release the long-awaited results of Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz’s investigation into whether the Trump campaign was improperly spied on during the previous presidential election.
While Republicans have been careful to be respectful of Horowitz and hope he can answer their questions, they’re also warning that his authority is limited and he won’t be the final word.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/473545-trump-gop-shifts-focus-from-alleged-surveillance-abuse-to-durham-russia-probe
