- Senator Chuck Grassley has released a memo from the Justice Department which highlights concerns about potential overreach in the use of government power.
- The memo indicates that high-ranking officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and FBI Director Christopher Wray, were involved in the approval process of an FBI investigation.
- The investigation in question targeted associates of former President Donald Trump’s campaign, focusing on allegations of obstruction efforts.
- The exposed memo raises questions about the extent of government surveillance and investigative methods used on political figures and their affiliates.
- This revelation is being presented as a significant development in ongoing discussions about the balance between national security and civil liberties.
- The content of the memo suggests a coordinated decision-making process at the highest levels of the Justice Department regarding politically sensitive investigations.
- Grassley’s release of the memo aims to shed light on what he perceives as unchecked governmental powers impacting Trump associates.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/grassley-releases-memo-showing-doj-unleashed-unchecked-government-power-trump-associates)