DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into Alleged 2016-2017 Trump-Russia Claims

The Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation examining allegations that national security officials conspired to connect then-President Donald Trump to Russian election interference during 2016-2017. According to an unnamed source familiar with the matter, the investigation will focus on claims that officials attempted to undermine Trump's legitimacy during the transition period and early presidency. The source indicated this information relates to a confidential DOJ matter.