Ohr also admitted that when he reported his findings to his superiors, he did not tell them that Steele was his source. When his superiors found out, they took him off the case.
Republican Response
Some Republican lawmakers criticize the FBI for relying too much on Steele’s information. They also criticize Ohr for speaking to Steele after the FBI ended its relationship with the Brit. It was only after Ohr reported Steele’s findings that the FBI placed a wiretap on Page.
Trump has said that he wants to see Ohr stripped of his security clearance. He asked “how the hell” Ohr is still working for the DOJ.
FBI Response
The FBI affirms that it was already investigating Trump’s ties to Russia before Ohr and Steele revealed their findings. They were investigating George Papadopoulos, Trump’s foreign policy adviser during the campaign.
