Trump’s Claim That the FBI Probed Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh Was Just a ‘Sham’

Donald Trump’s claim that the FBI was given “free rein” to investigate sexual misconduct allegations made against prospective U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was false, according to a congressional report.

Trump’s assurance that the FBI was on the case came in September 2018 as abuse claims made by two women threatened to derail Kavanaugh’s confirmation to America’s highest court.

“I want them to interview whoever they deem appropriate, at their discretion,” Trump said of the FBI at the time, reports the Washington Post.

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