
For three years, Mike Davis, a Republican lawyer and former legal counsel to Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has pushed for federal criminal investigations of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and senior FBI, CIA and Justice Department officials. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Now, a series of recent investigations approved by Attorney General Pam Bondi suggests to Davis that his long-sought goal is most likely approaching.
Main Idea: Trump ally Mike Davis says recent Justice Department actions under Pam Bondi could be a step toward criminal investigations of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton.
Key Points:
New criminal probes of major political figures could deepen public distrust, distract officials from core issues, and keep taxpayers funding long legal fights.
Supporters say the probes could hold powerful people accountable if evidence exists, which may reassure some voters about equal justice.
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The investigations and alleged conspiracies are framed around Trump and his political interests.
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National Intelligence Director who accused Obama and aides and triggered part of the investigation push.
One of the main figures Davis wants investigated and a headline subject of the article.
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