John Durham Testfiying In Front Of House Judiciary Committee

Special Counsel John Durham Testifies in Front of House Judiciary Committee on His Investigation

Special Counsel John Durham recently testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee about his investigation, which revealed the corrupt nature of the Russia-Trump investigation. The final report was damning for the Department of Justice, former FBI Director James Comey, Hillary Clinton, and others involved. Durham stated that the investigation into former President Donald Trump and Russian collusion should have never happened. The Durham report is a brutal takedown of both the FBI and DOJ’s leadership and their serious lack of analytical rigor towards the information they received, especially from politically affiliated persons and entities.

The Durham Report is finally released

The Durham report, which has been highly anticipated since Durham’s appointment in 2019, was finally released on May 27th, 2023. It exposed the corruption and misconduct that took place during the Russia-Trump investigation — particularly how it was initiated, the use of FISA warrants, and the involvement of foreign governments — and was extremely critical of the leadership of both the DOJ and FBI.

Former attorney general Bill Barr appointed Durham to investigate the origins of the Russia-Trump investigation in May 2019. The investigation, which initially began as a review of the FISA warrants used to spy on Trump campaign associate Carter Page, eventually grew into a wider probe that included the conduct of the FBI and the DOJ in launching and carrying out the investigation. For reasons unknown, Durham’s appointment was not renewed by President Biden when it expired in October 2021.

The Durham report is a long-awaited, in-depth analysis of the FBI’s conduct during the Russia-Trump investigation, which in hindsight seems to have been motivated by political bias, based on false evidence, and carried out in a corrupt and illegal manner. Durham’s findings should put an end to any suggestion that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 presidential election.

The Russia-Trump investigation should have never happened.

The Durham report concludes that the investigation of Trump for his alleged collusion with Russia should have never happened. The report further states that the FBI and the DOJ failed to carry out their mission of strict fidelity to the law in connection with certain events and activities described in the report. The report is a devastating indictment of the leadership of both the DOJ and the FBI.

“Based on the review of Crossfire Hurricane and related intelligence activities, we conclude that the Department and the FBI failed to uphold their mission of strict fidelity to the law in connection with certain events and activities described in this report,” Durham said in the report.

In the report, Durham also found that senior FBI personnel displayed a serious lack of analytical rigor towards the information they received, especially information received from politically-affiliated persons and entities.

The report found that there were significant errors in the FBI’s FISA applications, including withholding exculpatory information about Carter Page. The report also states that the FBI failed to follow its own guidelines when it came to using confidential human sources, and that the FBI did not adequately vet the information it received from Christopher Steele and other sources.

Moreover, the Durham report found that several officials at the DOJ and FBI had engaged in inappropriate conduct, including leaking classified information to the media, withholding information from Congress, and making false statements to the FISA Court.

The Durham report has been long-awaited, and its findings have been eagerly anticipated by supporters of former President Trump. The report has been touted as a possible roadmap to indictments of FBI and DOJ officials involved in the Russia-Trump investigation. It will be interesting to see how these findings play out in future legal proceedings.

Durham Testifies before Congress

On June 21st, 2023, Special Counsel John Durham testified before the House Judiciary Committee about his report. Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-Texas) announced Durham’s appearance on Twitter, stating that “accountability is coming.”

Durham’s testimony provided further insight into his Findings. During the hearing, Durham testified that he had found evidence of serious misconduct by FBI officials, including leaking classified information and withholding exculpatory information from the FISA Court. Durham also testified that he had found evidence of political bias within the FBI in launching and carrying out the Russia-Trump investigation.

Moreover, Durham testified that he had evidence that the DOJ sought to “soften” its response to the Clinton email investigation, which could be seen as evidence of misconduct and interference in the DOJ’s handling of that case.

The hearing was contentious, with Republican and Democratic lawmakers taking different approaches to questioning Durham. Some Republicans focused on alleged misconduct by FBI and DOJ officials, while some Democrats questioned Durham’s impartiality and accused him of being politically motivated.

Conclusion

The Durham investigation and report are a stark reminder of the dangers of political bias, ideology, and misconduct in law enforcement. It’s crucial that our law enforcement agencies are held to the highest standards of professionalism, impartiality, and integrity. The Durham report should serve as a wake-up call to lawmakers, bureaucrats, and the general public that the rule of law and the impartial administration of justice is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.

Durham’s testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee provided a further glimpse into the findings of his investigation and the level of corruption and misconduct that took place in the Russia-Trump investigation. However, it remains to be seen what the legal ramifications will be, and whether Durham’s findings will lead to any indictments or charges against FBI and DOJ officials.

The public’s trust in our law enforcement agencies and our justice system is crucial for the legitimacy and stability of our democracy. The Durham report should serve as a timely reminder of the need for transparency, accountability, and integrity in the administration of justice.