Morning Wire "Spying" on Trump & Dems Abandon Biden | 2.16.22
Feb 16, 2022
Accusations fly as a tech executive is accused of using server access to dig up dirt on Trump. Meanwhile, polls reveal a surprising decline in support for Biden among Democrats. The fallout from Special Counsel Durham's investigation raises questions about political accountability linked to the Clinton campaign. As Biden's approval plummets, implications for the midterms loom large. Plus, worries surface over the FDA's stance on drugs tested in China, highlighting the need for U.S. involvement in clinical trials.
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Allegations Against Sussman
- Special Counsel John Durham alleges Clinton lawyer Michael Sussman lied about his affiliation while presenting evidence to the FBI.
- Sussman is accused of giving false information about supposed Russian collusion with the Trump campaign.
Jaffe's Involvement
- Tech executive Rodney Jaffe admitted providing a report on Trump to the CIA through a spokesperson.
- Jaffe has not been charged with anything related to this report.
Political Reactions
- The Wall Street Journal called the Russian collusion narrative one of the dirtiest tricks in U.S. political history.
- Devin Nunes expressed shock at the findings, particularly the alleged compromise of White House servers.