White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into Trump's firing of Comey
Summary
The White House revealed that the FBI once opened a secret investigation into whether President Trump was helping Russia when he fired FBI Director James Comey. This investigation, called Oxford Comma, was part of a larger FBI probe into possible connections between Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia but found no evidence against President Trump.Key Facts
- The FBI opened a secret case named Oxford Comma focused on President Trump’s firing of Comey in 2017.
- Oxford Comma was part of Crossfire Hurricane, the broader FBI investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
- The investigation aimed to see if President Trump acted as an agent for Russia but did not find supporting evidence.
- Oxford Comma was kept sensitive, meaning it was hidden from most FBI agents to protect the investigation.
- This case was later included in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, which found no proof of conspiracy between Trump’s campaign and Russia.
- President Trump fired Comey shortly after starting his term, originally citing Comey’s handling of Hillary Clinton’s email case.
- Mueller’s probe started after Comey's firing, triggered by concerns about Russian interference and possible Trump campaign ties.
- President Trump has criticized the FBI and Comey, accusing them of unfair investigations against him.
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