Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have formally asked the Justice Department's Inspector General to investigate potential interference in a criminal probe regarding a $10 million proposal by the Egyptian government to help Trump’s 2016 campaign. They are concerned that Trump appointees may have blocked the investigation's progress, which is now receiving heightened scrutiny in light of a recent Washington Post article revealing previous steps that had been taken but halted before being fully explored.
In the wake of reports detailing a secret Justice Department inquiry that was abruptly closed, senators are demanding a thorough review of the handling of this investigation. The issues raised include possible political meddling and a failure to adhere to Attorney General guidelines. Attention to this matter comes approximately two years after former Attorney General William Barr allegedly pressured FBI officials concerning Trump’s bank records amid concerns about funds potentially linked to the campaign.
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