Ex-intel chief: Release of GOP memo a 'blatant political act'

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY MORGAN GSTALTER - 02/02/18 10:33 AM EST

Former director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Friday criticized Republicans pushing to release a classified memo created by House Republicans, calling it a “blatant political act.”

“Transparency is a great thing, but let’s be factual and objective about it, and this clearly is a pretty blatant political act,” Clapper said on CNN’s “New Day.”

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The memo, created by House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), reportedly claims Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein approved an application last year to extend surveillance of former Trump campaign associate Carter Page.

Since the judge extended the original authorization, it indicates the original FISA warrant was “producing something and information of value,” Clapper said.



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[RKP5637]

1. When does some of this start to border on treason!!! n/t