Keith Ellison: “It is just not true and it is an abuse of this process.”

That is not what government is for, and it diminishes public trust in our institutions.

If you ask the newspapers for a forensic accounting, the number you mentioned is tightly identified with people of a very unique political persuasion aligned with the Trump administration.

This case should concern officials and citizens of every state.

It's wrong though. And if you're a real reporter, you should know that.