President Trump, at the recommendation of the Attorney General William Barr, directed the intelligence community to quickly and fully cooperate with the Attorney General’s investigation into surveillance activities during the 2016 campaign.
The President said, “Today’s action will help ensure that all Americans learn the truth about the events that occurred, and the actions that were taken, during the last Presidential election and will restore confidence in our public institutions.”
The President’s statement that all Americans learn the truth suggests the public will eventually get to see as much of these documents as possible.
“Today, at the request and recommendation of the Attorney General of the United States, President Donald J. Trump directed the intelligence community to quickly and fully cooperate with the Attorney General’s investigation into surveillance activities….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 24, 2019
….during the 2016 Presidential election. The Attorney General has also been delegated full and complete authority to declassify information pertaining to this investigation, in accordance with the long-established standards for handling classified information….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 24, 2019
….Today’s action will help ensure that all Americans learn the truth about the events that occurred, and the actions that were taken, during the last Presidential election and will restore confidence in our public institutions.” @PressSec
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 24, 2019
Rep. Mark Meadows tweeted, “Outstanding—President Trump authorizing the Attorney General to declassify documents related to surveillance during the 2016 election. Americans are going to learn the truth about what occurred at their Justice Department.”
Outstanding—President Trump authorizing the Attorney General to declassify documents related to surveillance during the 2016 election. Americans are going to learn the truth about what occurred at their Justice Department.#ReleaseTheDocuments
— Mark Meadows (@RepMarkMeadows) May 24, 2019
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LOTS OF BAD PRACTICES
We know from recent information that Robert Mueller relied heavily on the biased New York Times articles to get search warrants for Michael Cohen’s records. There was a feedback loop in this investigation where media would report something, prosecutors would react, and then media would excitedly report on prosecutors’ reactions.
The DOJ really liked to use the circular firing squad. They did the same to get a warrant to spy on Carter Page.
We also need to know the full involvement of the Brits in the dirty dossier.
Maybe we will find out which liars to believe.
Which liar are we supposed to believe? @Comey repeatedly said he wasn’t leaking any information. We now know that was a lie. Loretta Lynch said she was talking to Bill Clinton about grandkids on the tarmac. I don’t think a single American believes that lie. pic.twitter.com/5JfCJdQ2Jk
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) May 23, 2019
This is why Mueller didn’t demand an interview with Donald Trump, according to Byron York: he was afraid to lose and he couldn’t establish any underlying crimes.
#NoCollusion– @ByronYork: Mueller ended up not subpoenaing @RealDonaldTrump for 2 reasons. 1: Mueller was afraid to lose. 2: He couldn’t establish any underlying crimes. @POTUS isn’t immune to any criminal proceedings but Mueller couldn’t find any good reasons. #MAGA #Dobbs pic.twitter.com/7UKde4lEOC
— Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) May 23, 2019
THE PRESIDENT’S GUIDANCE ON THE DECLASSIFICATION
Subject: Memorandum on Agency Cooperation with Attorney General’s Review of Intelligence Activities Relating to the 2016 Presidential Campaigns
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY
THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
SUBJECT: Agency Cooperation with Attorney General’s Review of Intelligence Activities Relating to the 2016 Presidential Campaigns
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct the following:
Section 1. Agency Cooperation.
The Attorney General is currently conducting a review of intelligence activities relating to the campaigns in the 2016 Presidential election and certain related matters. The heads of elements of the intelligence community, as defined in 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), and the heads of each department or agency that includes an element of the intelligence community shall promptly provide such assistance and information as the Attorney General may request in connection with that review.
Sec. 2. Declassification and Downgrading. With respect to any matter classified under Executive Order 13526 of December 29, 2009 (Classified National Security Information), the Attorney General may, by applying the standard set forth in either section 3.1(a) or section 3.1(d) of Executive Order 13526, declassify, downgrade, or direct the declassification or downgrading of information or intelligence that relates to the Attorney General’s review referred to in section 1 of this memorandum. Before exercising this authority, the Attorney General should, to the extent he deems it practicable, consult with the head of the originating intelligence community element or department. This authority is not delegable and applies notwithstanding any other authorization or limitation set forth in Executive Order 13526.
Sec. 3. General Provisions.
(a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) The authority in this memorandum shall terminate upon a vacancy in the office of Attorney General, unless expressly extended by the President.
(d) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(e) The Attorney General is authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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