The White House signaled a tougher stance toward Rep. Adam Schiff, with the Press Secretary saying during a Aug. 12 briefing that the President “wants to see Adam Schiff held accountable for the countless lies he told the American people in relation to the Russiagate scandal.” The comment followed a question about a media report alleging that Schiff approved the leak of classified material in an effort to damage the then-president during the 2017-19 Russia investigations. While the Press Secretary did not outline specific steps, she said the administration “is taking accountability very seriously,” suggesting potential action could be forthcoming.
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