Summary
U.S. Senator Susan Collins has criticized a report by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse that claims the FBI did not thoroughly investigate the sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation process. Collins described the report as a “partisan inquiry” that misrepresents the FBI’s role in judicial nominations.
The report, released by Whitehouse, asserts that the Trump administration limited the FBI’s investigation into Kavanaugh, preventing it from interviewing relevant witnesses and adequately addressing thousands of tips received. Collins defended the FBI’s work, asserting that it conducted a routine background investigation and did not draw conclusions about culpability. Her comments come as Kavanaugh’s confirmation remains a contentious issue, particularly in light of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions on abortion, which have heightened political tensions surrounding the justices’ legitimacy.
Susan Collins criticizes Democrat’s report on FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh
Oct. 10 / Bangor Daily News / Collins' critique of Whitehouse's report is well-articulated, emphasizing the partisan nature of the inquiry while providing context on Kavanaugh's confirmation. It effectively highlights the political implications for Collins. “ U.S. Sen. Susan Collins criticized Thursday a “partisan inquiry” from a Democratic senator who released a report claiming the FBI in 2018 did not fully...
Oct. 11 / Fox News / Davis' rebuttal offers a strong defense of the Kavanaugh investigation, framing the Democratic report as part of a broader narrative against the Supreme Court. It provides detailed counterarguments but may come off as overly defensive. “ The lead counsel for Republicans on Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court slammed a new report from a Senate Democrat claiming the...