Chairman Graham Announces Hearing on DOJ Inspector General’s Report on FISA Abuse Investigation

WASHINGTON – Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced that Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz will testify before the Committee on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

The Inspector General will discuss the findings of his investigation into DOJ and FBI’s conduct during the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrant process as it relates to the 2016 presidential election.

“I appreciate all the hard work by Mr. Horowitz and his team regarding the Carter Page FISA warrant application and the counterintelligence investigation of the Trump campaign.

“Mr. Horowitz will be appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 11, where he will deliver a detailed report of what he found regarding his investigation, along with recommendations as to how to make our judicial and investigative systems better.

“I look forward to hearing from him. He is a good man that has served our nation well.”

Background:

• Graham Continues Investigation into Origins of Russia Probe
• Graham Urges Declassification of Key Documents in FISA Abuse Investigation
• Graham Urges Australia, Italy, United Kingdom to Continue Working with AG Barr on Investigation of Foreign Interference in ’16 Presidential Election