'We don't have any evidence': GOP House intel head Nunes disputes claim Trump Tower was wiretapped

[DonViejo]

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Source: RawStory


TOM BOGGIONI
15 MAR 2017 AT 11:36 ET

In a brief press conference with reporters, House Intelligence Committe head Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) said his committee has seen nothing to indicate that Donald Trumps offices were wire tapped during the 2016 election.

Speaking with Intel committee Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), at his side, Nunes statied bluntly, We dont have any evidence.

Nunes also stated very possible that Trumps communications were swept up in FBI surveillance of Russians, adding, We think we understand how Gen. Flynn was picked up from incidental collection.

Schiff then called for President Trump to provide them with any evidence he might have to back up his claims.

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UPDATE

House Intel Leaders Agree ‘No Evidence’ For Trump Wiretap Claims

By ALLEGRA KIRKLAND Published MARCH 15, 2017, 12:11 PM EDT

There is still “no evidence” to back up President Donald Trump’s claim that former President Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower during the election, leaders on the House Intelligence Committee said in a joint press conference Wednesday.

Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) and ranking member Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) shared that assessment.

“We don’t have any evidence that that took place,” Nunes said at the start of the presser. “I don't think there was an actual tap of Trump Tower.” Schiff followed up, saying the committee has seen “no basis for that whatsoever” and that it “deeply concerns me that the President would make such an accusation without basis.”

Both said they were eagerly anticipating a response from acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Dana Boente, who they asked last week to provide any evidence that may back up Trump’s allegations by March 20.

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[bucolic_frolic]

1. Negligence

it would be if the Feds didn't investigate a campaign encouraging a foreign
power to hack a political party's emails.

The country has to defend itself even if a candidate does have extensive
financial dealings with foreign investors, companies, or governments.

So I'm wondering if any surveillance was not viewed as simply necessary and routine.

[dalton99a]

2. Our expert conclusion: The president totally pulled that one out of his ass

[LOL Lib]

3. Will Dump send them a link to Breitbart?

Maybe a recording of the voices in his head?

[Satch59]

4. If Trump's convos with Russians come out...

What happens to his claim that he hasn't spoken to Russia in 10yrs?? Nunes looked a little nervous/scared/shifty eyes...probably just wishes Schiff could take over...he's a pro.

[Javaman]

5. so in other words: complete and utter bullshit from the bullshitter in charge.

so what else is new? and who will hold him accountable? the American public? the media? congress? the FBI?

LOL

Let's all hold our breath.

[Cartaphelius]

6. Sad sack Nunes

Looks like his puppy died after catching his nut sack in his zipper.

The truth apparently hurts.....