President Trump criticized former Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Tuesday morning, saying Lynch’s actions during her time leading the Justice Department were “totally illegal.”
“A.G. Lynch made law enforcement decisions for political purposes…gave Hillary Clinton a free pass and protection. Totally illegal!” Trump tweeted Tuesday morning.
A.G. Lynch made law enforcement decisions for political purposes…gave Hillary Clinton a free pass and protection. Totally illegal!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2017
Trump appeared to be referencing a revelation from former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee last week. During the hearing, Comey said Lynch asked him to refer to the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email use as a “matter” rather than an “investigation.”
Clinton’s campaign had also been calling the probe a “matter.”
Comey said Thursday that Lynch’s request left him feeling “queasy.”
Trump also criticized the media in a subsequent tweet.
“Fake News is at an all time high. Where is their apology to me for all of the incorrect stories???” Trump said.
Fake News is at an all time high. Where is their apology to me for all of the incorrect stories???
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2017
