- The House Judiciary Committee has referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the Justice Department for further investigation.
- This referral was prompted by accusations made by Jim Jordan, a member of the committee.
- Jordan alleges that Brennan made false statements regarding the Steele dossier’s involvement in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment.
- The Steele dossier was a controversial document containing allegations about connections between Donald Trump and Russia.
- The 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment evaluated Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
- The House Judiciary Committee’s actions suggest concerns about possible misinformation or misrepresentation by a former intelligence official during a politically sensitive investigation.
- The investigation into Brennan’s statements could have implications for understanding the integrity of past intelligence assessments.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-judiciary-committee-refers-former-cia-director-john-brennan-justice-department-prosecution)