CNN: Ohr says Steele told him Russian intel believed they had Trump 'over a barrel'
A Justice Department lawyer whose ties to the infamous dossier about President Donald Trump and Russia has drawn the ire of Republicans told House lawmakers that he was told Russian intelligence thought they had the then-candidate "over a barrel" during the 2016 campaign, a source with knowledge of the testimony told CNN.
Bruce Ohr, who testified behind closed doors this week to the House Judiciary and Oversight committees, said dossier author Christopher Steele shared the information with him at a July 2016 breakfast, the source said.
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WNU Editor: From what I am reading .... and if we are to believe it .... Russian intelligence told former British intelligence agent Christopher Steele that they had Trump "over a barrel". In my opinion .... this is hogwash. Russian intelligence is not in the habit of revealing sensitive intel to anyone .... let alone to a former British spy and his contacts. But what I find even more disturbing from Bruce Ohr's testimony is how the FBI (without any evidence) tried to force individuals to provide testimony that they were adamant was not true .... Bruce Ohr, FBI together attempted to flip Russian oligarchs to gather information on Trump campaign: Report (Washington Examiner). The Democrats are upset that this has now all been leaked .... Republicans 'cherry-picked' Russia probe documents to quiz U.S. official: Democrats (Reuters). But if there was ever an example of the FBI abusing its power, this is it, and I do think that we the public have the right to know.
More News On U.S. Justice Department Official Bruce Ohr Being Told That Russia 'Had Trump Over A Barrel'
Justice Department Lawyer Bruce Ohr Says He Was Told Russia 'Had Trump Over a Barrel' -- Time/AP
Russian intelligence believed 'they had Trump over a barrel' during election, Justice Department official testifies he was told by ex-British spy who wrote dirty dossier -- Daily Mail
Russia had Trump 'over a barrel,' DOJ official tells lawmakers: Report -- Washington Times
Russia Had Donald Trump ‘Over a Barrel,’ Christopher Steele Told Bruce Ohr During 2016 Campaign: Report -- Newsweek
Kimberley Strassel: Bruce Ohr warned FBI that Steele had credibility problems. The bureau forged ahead anyway -- Kimberley A. Strassel, The Wall Street Journal
