The Crossfire Hurricane investigation began when allegations that the Russians helped President Donald Trump defeat former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election began circulating.
“I decided the best thing to do would be to appoint them under the same regulation that covered Bob Mueller, to provide Durham and his team some assurance that they’d be able to complete their work regardless of the outcome of the election,” the Attorney General said.
The current investigation had a much broader scope when it began but it has been “narrowed considerably” and is “really is focused on the activities of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation within the FBI,” he said.
The attorney general said he expects Durham to detail any additional prosecutions that could come and report his findings for everyone to see.
In his order, Barr said he authorized Durham “to investigate whether any federal official, employee or any person or entity violated the law in connection with the intelligence, counter-intelligence or law enforcement activities” as it pertains to the 2016 presidential campaigns, those associated with the campaigns or the administration of President Trump.”
