Senators rehashed the Russia probe at a testy hearing with former Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein, who defended Mueller, but disavowed misconduct related to surveillance of an ex-Trump campaign adviser. Here's a fact-check of claims made during the hearing.
Washington Senators rehashed the Russia investigation Wednesday at a testy hearing with former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who defended special counsel Robert Mueller, but disavowed misconduct related to surveillance of an ex-Trump campaign adviser.
The partisan backdrop was intriguing: Republicans on the panel asked the most aggressive questions of Rosenstein, a Republican who was appointed by President Donald Trump. Democrats were more conciliatory, likely because Rosenstein has refused to endorse Trump's conspiracy theories about the Russia probe or his baseless allegations against Mueller's team. Here is a breakdown of some of the most dubious and false claims from the hearing.Papadopoulos' interactions with TrumpSen.
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