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White House Sought Changes In Special Counsel's Report

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During a recent hearing, Rep. Jim Jordan questioned Mr. Hur regarding his one-year investigation and interactions with the White House. Mr. Hur confirmed that there were communications with the White House Counsel's office and the President's personal counsel during the investigation.

It was revealed that the White House received a draft of the report before it was made public and requested edits and changes to the draft report. Rep. Jordan highlighted letters sent by the White House Counsel's office expressing disagreement with certain aspects of the report, such as the President's memory.

Additionally, Rep. Jordan pointed out letters sent by the White House to higher authorities, including the Associate Deputy Attorney General and the Attorney General, raising concerns about the report. Mr. Hur acknowledged his awareness of these letters and stated that the White House was within their rights to correspond with other federal government officials.

Despite the White House's direct communication with Mr. Hur throughout the investigation, they also chose to escalate their concerns to higher levels of authority within the Department of Justice. Mr. Hur emphasized that the Attorney General provided oversight of his investigation, as outlined in the special counsel regulations.

Overall, the exchange between Rep. Jordan and Mr. Hur shed light on the interactions between the White House and the investigative process, highlighting the complexities and dynamics involved in such high-profile investigations.

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