Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper Has ‘Lawyered up’ Amid DOJ Scrutiny
- James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence, has hired legal representation due to scrutiny over the Russia investigation, stating concerns about potential prosecution for his role in the matter.
- Clapper's legal measures come after Gabbard's disclosures claimed that Obama and his national security team "manufactured" intelligence to support claims of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
- Clapper expressed his concern over being accused of participation in a "treasonous conspiracy" and believes the claims made against him and others are "ridiculous.
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Ex-DNI Chief Clapper 'Lawyered Up' Amid DOJ Probe
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said he had "lawyered up" as a result of being named in documents that allege Obama administration officials laid the groundwork for a "yearslong" Russia-connected "coup" against President Donald Trump.
Ex-DNI Chief Clapper ‘Lawyered Up’ Amid DOJ Probe
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said he had "lawyered up" as a result of being named in documents that allege Obama administration officials laid the groundwork for a "yearslong" Russia-connected "coup" against President Donald Trump. DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard on Friday announced she was presenting "overwhelming evidence" to the Department of Justice showing that then-President Barack Obama and his national security team …
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