March 23, 2018

James Clapper Provided ‘Inconsistent Testimony’ About Media Contacts, Report Claims


  • James Clapper gave “inconsistent testimony” about contacts he had with the media while in office, according to a document 
  • Clapper was involved in a highly significant meeting with Trump two weeks before the president’s inauguration
  • Republican lawmakers voted on Thursday to formally end the Russia probe

James Clapper, the director of national intelligence under former President Barack Obama, gave “inconsistent testimony” about contacts he had with the media while in office, according to a document released Thursday by Republicans on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

“Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, now a CNN national security analyst, provided inconsistent testimony to the Committee about his contacts with the media, including CNN,” reads one entry in a seven-page summary of findings from the committee’s Russia investigation.

The committee voted on Thursday to formally end the Russia probe. A 150-page report authored by Republicans will now undergo an intelligence community review before being released to the public.

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