What TF Is The Nunes Memo?
By: Kayla Pasacreta
photo edit via The Daily Beast
The Washington streets are still abuzz, now because of the long-awaited release of the GOP's Nunes memo. Tensions between the White House and the FBI are at an all time high. Before the memo's release CNN reported "President Donald Trump continues to tell his associates he believes the highly controversial Republican memo alleging the FBI abused its surveillance tools could help discredit the Russia investigation, multiple sources familiar with White House discussions said."
The streets are buzzing, but WTF is this memo?
Don't worry, we got you.
Who the f**k is Nunes?
Devin Nunes, photo via CNN
Devin Nunes is a Republican congressman from California, and he has been aaaaalll up in the Russia Investigation. Last April, he had to step aside from leading the Congressional Ethics Committee after he was accused of disclosing (biased) confidential information. Serving as a member of the Trump presidential transition team, he continues to insist there was no collusion with Russia and wasn't down with the prospect of opening an investigation into the campaign's ties with Russia.
So, what is this memo thing about?
Nunes' team has written a memo that accuses the FBI and the 2016 Justice Department of abusing their surveillance tools. Nunes claims the FBI spied on Trump campaign advisor Carter Page. Committee members sent the memo to the White House and today they've decided to release the memo publicly.
Here's a look at the full Nunes Memo:
Is the memo good for Republicans?
Republicans are claiming the memo proves Democrats have engaged in a political witch-hunt of sorts to undermine Trump and his presidency. Democrats are saying the memo is inaccurate #AF and a way to pivot from and undermine the Russia Investigation.
What is the FBI saying about it?
FBI director Christopher Wray, photo via AP
The FBI is not f***in' with it, bro. The agency officially stated,
“We have grave concerns about material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the memo’s accuracy.”
The Justice Department also weighed in, saying the release of the memo would be 'reckless' prior to the memos release.
A former homeland security advisor for Bush described the memo as inaccurate, "I think we have to remember the Nunes memo is an advocacy piece. It's not a fact piece. This is Chairman Nunes' summary of what he believes the abuses are. For that reason, it's one-sided."
FBI director Christopher Wray is also reportedly ready to publicly dispute the memo.
Why is the (your) President out here trying to discredit federal agencies investigating him?
Either he's guilty, or he's super guilty.
For more updates on the Russia investigation, check out the video below:
