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It was a 476 page report. The Inspector General, Michael Horowitz said “We did not find documentary or testimonial evidence that political bias or improper motivation influenced the FBI’s decision to seek FISA authority on Carter Page”. There were however 17 Errors or Omissions or major screwups.
The question that everyone got wrong – Wasn’t the IG Report always going to be a blueprint for what happens next? The IG Report does not indict, nor is it an indictment of what occurred and those involved. Nor does it recommend prosecution. The IG Report does not interpret the law. That is the role and responsibility of the Attorney General. Attorney General Barr’s and his special attorney John Durham’s responsibility to make that call⏤by way of determining and making criminal referrals.
Attorney General William Barr says on NBC “Our Nation was turned on its head for 3 years, based on a completely bogus narrative that was largely fanned by and hyped by an IRRESPONSIBLE PRESS.” Yes the MEDIA has gotten this entirely wrong from the beginning. Too difficult to figure out? They have another agenda? Or if you live in a fairytale land – they are waiting for the perfect moment to unleash the truth onto the American public!
Michael Johns is the National co-founder and leader of the Tea Party Movement. A former White House speechwriter and a Policy Analyst with The Heritage Foundation.