The bank records offered no evidence that Trump had taken money from Egypt, according to documents reviewed by The Post. Agents concluded both were irrelevant to the Egypt investigation, according to people briefed on the case. They eyed a range of investigative targets in Egypt, such as seeking additional bank records and witness interviews. As the summer wore on, Barr also met with Wray and some of their top deputies to discuss the Egypt case. Shea told associates that he had not conferred with Barr about the case, according to two people familiar with Shea’s description of events.

Source: Washington Post August 02, 2024 14:50 UTC