During a White House press briefing, reporter Jonathan Swan challenged Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on the implications of President Trump's executive order investigating Chris Krebs, a former cybersecurity official. Swan referenced Trump's previous assertions that directing investigations to the Justice Department could constitute an abuse of power. In response, Leavitt did not address these concerns directly but asserted that Trump was acting within his authority as president. The situation highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding allegations of election fraud and the broader implications of presidential power over law enforcement.
Swan pressed Leavitt on how directing an investigation into Krebs aligned with Trump's own definitions of abuse of power, given past statements.
Leavitt maintained that Trump acted within his authority by signing the executive order and directing investigations, without acknowledging the abuse of power claims.
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