Comey Says FBI Looked Into Possible ‘Connection’ Between Four Trump Campaign Associates and Russia in 2016

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The former FBI director, who was fired by the president, also revealed that he is a ‘potential witness’ in the possible obstruction of justice investigation by Robert Mueller.

Former Political Reporter

National Security Reporter

Published Dec. 8 2018 10:48PM EST

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The FBI's scrutiny of Donald Trump's wider presidential campaign team over fears of collusion with Kremlin election-meddling began as far back as the summer of 2016, according to the former FBI Director James Comey.

Comey revealed in testimony to congressional investigators that four Americans somehow connected to the campaign, but not...

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

Erin Banco

National Security Reporter

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Comey Says FBI Looked Into Possible ‘Connection’ Between Four Trump Campaign Associates and Russia in 2016

The former FBI director, who was fired by the president, also revealed that he is a ‘potential witness’ in the possible obstruction of justice investigation by Robert Mueller.

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Betsy Swan

Erin Banco