‘Big credibility loss’: Trump attacks Horowitz, claiming Obama appointment clouded his judgment

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President Trump lashed out at Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, who could not find evidence that the FBI’s decision to open an investigation into Trump campaign associates was motivated by political bias.

While calling the inspector general’s report “really bad” for FBI officials “and others,” Trump suggested in a Sunday tweet that Horowitz’s appointment by President Barack Obama played a role in his assessment.

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