The White House has released declassified information about a secret FBI investigation into whether President Donald Trump was acting on Russia’s behalf when he dismissed FBI Director James Comey. The disclosure was announced Wednesday by an administration official.
The investigation centered on whether Trump’s decision to fire Comey was influenced by the Russian government. The release brings new attention to one of the most contentious questions surrounding Comey’s removal and the broader scrutiny of Trump’s Russia ties.
An administration official said the theory behind the investigation was not supported, according to the released account. The declassified material is intended to provide additional detail about the FBI probe and the circumstances surrounding Comey’s firing.
