On the recordMarch 20, 2017
We know that the White House Chief of Staff has called the Deputy Director of the FBI, asking them to come and publicly knock down reports he did not like.
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congress.govEric Swalwell: “We know that the White House Chief of Staff has called the Deputy Director of the FBI, asking them to come and publicly…”
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Swalwell highlights improper White House pressure on FBI officials.
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