FBI Has Adequate Resources For Russia Probe, Acting Director Says

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, left, next to CIA Director Mike Pompeo, listens as Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats testifies at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 11, 2017. It is an annual hearing about the major threats facing the U.S., but former FBI Director Jim Comey's sudden firing is certain to be a focus of questions. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, left, and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, center, listen as Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 11, 2017, during the Senate ... Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, left, and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, center, listen as Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 11, 2017, during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) MORE LESS
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In the wake of the ouster of FBI Director James Comey, several news outlets reported that Comey told both the Justice Department and senior members of Congress just days before he was fired that he needed more resources for the bureau’s investigation into alleged collaboration between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the 2016 election.

However, Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee Thursday that he believes the bureau currently has the resources it needs to complete the investigation.

“I believe we have the adequate resources to do it and I know we have resourced that investigation adequately,” he said.

McCabe refused to confirm or deny reports that Comey had sought additional resources for the investigation just before he was sacked, but added that it would be unusual for the FBI to make such a request.

“We do not typically request resources for an individual case,” he said. “As I mentioned, I believe that the Russian investigation is adequately resourced.”

McCabe did emphasize that the Russia probe is a “highly significant investigation,” though, contradicting White House claims that it is “probably one of the smallest things” on the FBI’s “plate.”

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