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Declassified FBI memos reveal oddly named ‘Oxferd Comma’ Trump probe
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Key Points:
- The White House released declassified FBI memos revealing the bureau investigated whether President Trump’s firing of James Comey was linked to Russia under the code name "Oxferd Comma," which appears to be a deliberate misspelling.
- Former acting Assistant Attorney General Jeff Clark alleged the FBI intentionally altered the code name, using a zero instead of the letter "o," to obscure records and hinder Freedom of Information Act searches related to the investigation.
- The "Oxferd Comma" probe, initiated days after Comey’s firing in May 2017, aimed to determine if Trump coordinated with Russia in a way that threatened U.S. national security or violated federal laws.
- Clark suggested the misspelling was a form of retaliation by FBI managers and referenced Comey’s known preference for Oxford commas, implying the name was a spiteful homage.
- The FBI declined to comment on the code name directly but emphasized accountability for any unethical conduct within the bureau, while highlighting efforts to release documents exposing past leadership malfeasance.
