The House Intelligence Committee released the memo related to the Russia investigation despite the objection of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Democrats also opposed its release.
On Monday, the Republican members of the committee overruled Democrats and voted in favor for the release of the memo. On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed grave concerns about the decision of the committee.
In a statement, Director Wray emphasized the committee provided the FBI with a “limited opportunity to review” the document. He added that they “have grave concerns about material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the memo’s accuracy.”
Last week, the DOJ sent a letter to Cong. Nunes warning him that releasing the document would be “extraordinary reckless.”
Republican Cong. Devin Nunes is the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He also served on President Donald Trump’s transition team. His staff prepared the memo.
The President declassified the memo and the committee released it on Friday afternoon. The President said, “I think it’s a disgrace, what’s going on in this country. I think a lot of people should be ashamed of themselves, and much more. It’s a disgrace.”
