Hurd Addresses ‘Memo’ Controversy

Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX), the only African American male Republican in the House, does not think a controversial memo drafted by GOP staffers vindicates Donald Trump. Hurd, a former CIA operative who sits on the House Intelligence Committee, was one of the members who voted to release the memo, which alleged to expose improper behavior by FBI agents investigating Russia's reported interference in the 2016 election and possible collusion by Trump associates. The memo, which some speculate is intended to undermine the investigation, didn't reveal much. “I don't agree with some of my colleagues ... always using the words 'explosive'" to describe the document," Hurd said Sunday on ABC This Week. He told George Stephanopoulos that the Republican memo should not interfere with the probe by special counsel Robert Mueller. "I don’t believe this is an attack on Bob Mueller," Hurd said. "I don’t believe this is an attack on the men and women in the FBI. I’ve served shoulder-to-shoulder with them, and they are hardworking folks that keep us safe." More here.