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Electors Seek Intelligence Briefing in Advance of the Electoral College Vote

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016

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By Kerry Eleveld

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 12:  Protesters critical of the recent election of Donald Trump as U.S. president gather for a demonstration near the Brandenburg Gate on November 12, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 1,000 people, including many Germans as well as expatriate Americans, shouted slogans and condemned Trump. A vast majority of people across Europe have reacted to the U.S. presidential election outcome with dismay. Many have voiced concern that a Trump presidency will usher in a very uncertain future for trans-Atlantic relations, global political stability and effective common measures to combat global warming.  (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Ten members of the Electoral College have signed on to a letter requesting that U.S. intelligence officials brief them on any continuing investigations of Trump’s relationship with Russia before the 538 electors meet next week to finalize the election. Politico writes:

In a letter to Director of National Intelligence James Clapperthe electors — nine Democrats and one Republican — argue that they require the information ahead…

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