- Senator Chuck Grassley released a memo from the Justice Department showing significant action taken by the Department against associates of former President Donald Trump.
- The memo reveals that high-ranking officials in the DOJ, including Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and FBI Director Christopher Wray, personally approved the investigation.
- The FBI’s investigation was focused on alleged obstruction efforts by individuals connected to Trump’s campaign.
- This powerful surveillance effort underscores ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges facing Trump’s allies even after his presidency.
- The exposed memo highlights the depth of the surveillance measures authorized and provides insight into the Justice Department’s priorities concerning the Trump associates.
- This release has sparked further debate over the extent and legitimacy of the surveillance powers of government agencies against political figures and their associates.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/grassley-releases-memo-showing-doj-unleashed-unchecked-government-power-trump-associates)