Trump backs bid to probe officials under Obama govt
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
Washington
WADING into a political feud over the latest subpoenas in the US House Intelligence Committee's Russia probe, US President Donald Trump on Thursday backed efforts to investigate actions by US security and other officials under previous president Barack Obama.
"The big story is the 'unmasking and surveillance' of people that took place during the Obama Administration," Mr Trump said in a tweet, one day after the committee's Republican chairman subpoenaed the CIA, FBI and National Security Agency amid complaints by Democrats that they were not consulted.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Ministry of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Pang Kin Keong to retire
Shelving S$5 billion office redevelopment plan proved ‘wise’ as geopolitical risks mount: OCBC chairman
Richard Eu on how core values, customers keep Singapore’s TCM chain Eu Yan Sang relevant
China pips the US if Asean is forced to choose, but analysts warn against reading it like a sports result