Former Spies on Nunes Memo: Underwhelmed, Unconvinced

Cipher Brief experts were underwhelmed by the “Nunes Memo,” made public Friday, despite the objections of Democrats, leaders in the intelligence community, and the FBI itself.

Written by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., chairman of the House intelligence committee, the memo alleges political bias on the part of the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) in conducting its investigation into the Trump campaign and any improper connections to the Russian government.

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