FBI's Investigation into Hillary Clinton's Emails: A Look Back with James Comey

FBI's Investigation into Hillary Clinton's Emails: A Look Back with James Comey

In a rare interview, former FBI Director James Comey has spoken out about the agency's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State. The investigation, which began in 2015, was a major controversy in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election.

A Look Back

Comey, who was FBI Director at the time, revealed that the agency had been investigating Clinton's emails since 2015. The investigation was sparked by a referral from the Inspector General of the State Department, which had found that Clinton's use of a private email server had potentially violated federal records laws.

The Investigation

The investigation was one of the most extensive and high-profile in the FBI's history. Comey revealed that the agency had reviewed over 30,000 emails from Clinton's server, as well as tens of thousands of additional emails that were found on the devices of her aides.

The Findings

In July 2016, Comey announced that the FBI would not be recommending charges against Clinton, citing a lack of evidence that she had intentionally violated federal laws. However, he did criticize her actions, stating that she had been "extremely careless" in her handling of classified information.

A Political Firestorm

The announcement sparked a political firestorm, with many Republicans accusing Clinton of being dishonest and reckless. The controversy was a major issue in the presidential election, with then-candidate Donald Trump frequently criticizing Clinton's email use on the campaign trail.

Reflections on the Investigation

In his recent interview, Comey reflected on the investigation, stating that he had made the right decision not to recommend charges against Clinton. He also expressed frustration with the politicization of the investigation, stating that it was "painful" to see the FBI's work being criticized by both sides.

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