‘We do not agree…’: Bill Barr, John Durham issue statements after release of IG report on FBI handling of Russia probe

IG: "we did not find documentary or testimonial evidence that political bias or improper motivation" in the opening of the FBI's Russia investigation. pic.twitter.com/tXu6Kx52xA

— Brad Heath (@bradheath) December 9, 2019

IG: Christopher Steele's "dossier" on Trump and Russia "played a central and essential role" in the decision by the FBI and DOJ to seek FISA surveillance of Carter Page. pic.twitter.com/b0tVl6Evdt

— Brad Heath (@bradheath) December 9, 2019

IG: Christopher Steele's "dossier" on Trump and Russia "played a central and essential role" in the decision by the FBI and DOJ to seek FISA surveillance of Carter Page. pic.twitter.com/b0tVl6Evdt

— Brad Heath (@bradheath) December 9, 2019

Attorney General Bill Barr released a brief statement in the wake of the release of the IG report:

This AG Barr statement:

“The Inspector General’s report now makes clear that the FBI launched an intrusive investigation of a U.S. presidential campaign on the thinnest of suspicions that, in my view, were insufficient to justify the steps taken.”

— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) December 9, 2019

John Durham concurred with Barr that they do not agree with parts of the IG report:

NEW: John Durham says they "do not agree with some of the report’s conclusions as to predication and how the FBI case was opened.” pic.twitter.com/GfKezyK9kV

— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) December 9, 2019

Stay tuned.