Posted on 05/19/2017 1:25:54 PM PDT by drewh
The law enforcement investigation into possible coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign has identified a current White House official as a significant person of interest, showing that the probe is reaching into the highest levels of government, according to people familiar with the matter.
The senior White House adviser under scrutiny by investigators is someone close to the president, according to these people, who would not further identify the official.
The revelation comes as the investigation also appears to be entering a more overtly active phase, with investigators shifting from work that has remained largely hidden from the public to conducting interviews and using a grand jury to issue subpoenas. The intensity of the probe is expected to accelerate in the coming weeks, the people said.
The sources emphasized that investigators remain keenly interested in people who previously wielded influence in the Trump campaign and administration but are no longer part of it, including former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
People familiar with the investigation said the intensifying effort does not mean criminal charges are near, or that any such charges will result. Earlier this week, Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein appointed former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III to serve as special counsel and lead the investigation into Russian meddling.
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Just go to Washington if you want to dine with vermin.
OMG, it’s the chef......
Lol, at this rate I expect the news at 8am Monday morning to be shouts that the Russian’s are taking over DC with a Coup.
Just another coordinated attack from the Washington Post and the New York Times. Why even bother answering questions about this crap?
His food taster, no shit.
Jared Kushner and his family had real estate business dealings with Russians
This obviously influenced 62 million deplorable Americans to vote for Trump instead of Hillary
So impeach him!
Oh wait...
“Lol, at this rate I expect the news at 8am Monday morning to be shouts that the Russian’s are taking over DC with a Coup.”
They are. They let the prime contract to the Democrat Party.
Kushner.
Next question?
No, thanks. I prefer to remain where I am. They don’t like me and I don’t like them.
“OMG, it’s the chef......”
The Russian dressing on the salad is all the evidence we need!
Another completely FACT-FREE article. it follows the same empty format we’ve seen the last 4 months
Start with the charge “possible coordination between Trump and Russia” and turn up the heat: “probe reaching the highest levels of government.”
Add the empty “facts”: “a senior white house advisor under scrutiny.”
“intensity of probe to increase, the people said.”
“people familiar with it probe has sharpened into something more fraught for the White House.”
Oh - and of course mention that Flynn resigned because of Russia.
“Everybody to get from street.”
What, supposedly happened during this “collusion” with Russia?
Did Putin rig voting machines to flip Hillary votes to Trump?
Did Trump and Putin work on Trump’s campaign rally speeches together via Skype?
Did Putin give Trump advice on how to be a great leader?
Did Putin suggest who to hire for the campaign staff?
I just don’t get it.
Jeff, you are playing with fire.
I can tell you Jeff, if you don’t kill the king, you will reap the whirlwind.
5.56mm
More Bull from the Washington ComPost
You are wrong. My ippecable source (better than yours) states the unknown person is the Russian Ambassador.
Russian Dressing!
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