Senate Report Alleges Trump White House Limited FBI Probe on Kavanaugh
The report claims the FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh's sexual assault allegations was restricted by the Trump administration, preventing a thorough inquiry.
- Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's report accuses the Trump administration of controlling the FBI's investigation scope into allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.
- The FBI was reportedly instructed to only interview a limited number of witnesses and not pursue corroborating evidence.
- The Trump White House allegedly directed the FBI to forward all tips received about Kavanaugh without investigation, effectively ignoring potential leads.
- Attorneys for Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez criticized the investigation as a 'sham,' claiming it silenced victims and hid the truth.
- The report calls for new protocols to ensure transparency and thoroughness in future investigations of political nominees.