FBI had doubts about top Trump dossier source before Carter Page FISA warrant renewals

Published April 20, 2019 2:09am ET



The FBI reportedly had doubts about one of the Trump dossier author’s top sources after an interview in January 2017.

The dossier, compiled by ex-British spy Christopher Steele, contained salacious and unverified claims about President Trump’s ties to Russia. It was used by the FBI obtain a series of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants to wiretap one-time Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.

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