The Justice Department Is Investigating the Clinton Foundation

Why is the DOJ Probing the Clinton Foundation?

The Department of Justice is investigating the Clinton Foundation to unearth any potential pay-to-play dealings which occurred during Hillary Clinton’s time as Secretary of State. The probe is also examining whether or not the Clintons breached tax regulations or exchanged political/personal favors in exchange for donations. Many anonymous witnesses have moreover claimed that a connection exists between Clinton donations and government favors.

However, a Clinton Foundation spokesperson Craig Minassian denies any and all allegations of wrongdoing:

“Time after time, the Clinton Foundation has been subjected to politically motivated allegations, and time after time these allegations [were] proven false. None of this has made us waver in our mission to help people.”

Nick Merrill, a Clinton spokesman, moreover cited the DOJ’s investigation as a “distraction” against the alleged improprieties of President Trump: