Trump has, for years, criticized Brennan over an array of issues, but most notably his support for the now-debunked Russia collusion narrative surrounding the 2016 election.
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Former CIA Director John Brennan on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, demanding that it preserve records he needs to mount a claim of vindictive prosecution in the event of an eventual indictment.
"[T]he evidence of vindictiveness in this matter is overwhelming. President Trump has been condemning and calling for Director Brennan’s prosecution for years," the lawsuit reads. "Administration officials from the Acting Attorney General to the FBI Director and the Counselor overseeing the Brennan investigations have been publicly declaring Director Brennan a criminal, not only before securing a conviction in court but even before a full investigation and an indictment."
Trump has, for years, criticized Brennan over an array of issues, but most notably his support for the now-debunked Russia collusion narrative surrounding the 2016 election.
Brennan is seeking a court order demanding that the administration preserve records to the inquiries into Brennan that he made need to defend himself against future charges.
Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.
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