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President Trump intended to declassify and release documents connected to the FBI's investigation of Russia, only to quickly abandon those plans after receiving concerns from certain allies about the release of such sensitive material. Within those documents was surveillance of campaign advisor Carter Page, interview notes of a DOJ top official, and text messages sent by the former FBI Director. The FBI has been investigating whether Trump's ties with Russia influenced his election in 2016, and the documents were Trump's attack back at the intelligence service. Many Democrats argue that conflict between the FBI and Trump would endanger foreign intelligence partnerships, and the release of the documents is part of a GOP plan to drum up supporters in the upcoming November midterms. On the other hand, conservatives argue that Trump's desire to expose the FBI is warranted because of supposed corruption and bias within the intelligence organization.
Questions:
1. Should Trump feel justified striking back at proponents of Russia-Trump collusion?
2. Why do you think Trump decided to stop the release of the documents?
Karina Mori
ReplyDelete1. I'm sure that Trump himself feels justified in striking back at proponents of the Russia-Trump collusion. I think that instead of lashing out, Trump could take other approaches to shut down these people.
2. I think Trump decided to stop the release of documents due to ties with Russia or other countries.
1. Trump can feel whatever he wants to feel. However, his strikes at the investigation raise further questions as to where his true interests lie, and are a reminder of how critical the Muller investigation is.
ReplyDelete2. Trump was likely informed by some more intelligent aid of his that releasing these documents would have a negative impact on him.