The FBI’s announcement on Clinton’s emails has been met with a mix of reactions. Some have praised the FBI for its thoroughness and objectivity, while others have criticized the FBI for its timing and for not recommending charges against Clinton.
James Comey, the FBI director, announced on July 5, 2016, that the FBI had completed its investigation into Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State. Comey said that the FBI had found that Clinton had been “extremely careless” in her handling of classified information, but that the FBI did not recommend charges against her.
The FBI’s Findings
The FBI’s investigation found that Clinton had used a private email server and a personal email account to conduct official business while she was Secretary of State. The FBI also found that Clinton had sent and received classified information on her personal email account.
Comey said that the FBI had found that Clinton was “extremely careless” in her handling of classified information. He said that Clinton had sent and received classified information on her personal email account without taking adequate steps to protect it. Comey also said that Clinton had used her personal email account to conduct official business even after she had been warned by her staff that it was not secure.
The FBI did not recommend charges against Clinton, however. Comey said that the FBI had concluded that Clinton did not intend to violate the law and that there was no evidence that she had compromised any classified information.
Samples of FBI Announcement on Clinton’s Emails Wording
- “Clinton’s use of a private email server and personal email account to conduct official business was extremely careless.”
- “Clinton sent and received classified information on her personal email account without taking adequate steps to protect it.”
- “Clinton used her personal email account to conduct official business even after she had been warned by her staff that it was not secure.”
- “The FBI did not recommend charges against Clinton because the FBI concluded that Clinton did not intend to violate the law and that there was no evidence that she had compromised any classified information.”
- “The FBI’s investigation found that Clinton was solely responsible for the security of her personal email account and that she did not take adequate steps to protect classified information.”
- “Clinton’s use of a private email server and personal email account to conduct official business was a serious lapse in judgment.”
- “The FBI’s investigation found that Clinton’s use of a private email server and personal email account to conduct official business posed a significant security risk.”
- “The FBI’s findings raise serious questions about Clinton’s judgment and her ability to protect classified information.”
- “The FBI’s investigation found that Clinton’s use of a private email server and personal email account to conduct official business was a violation of State Department policy.”
- “The FBI’s investigation found that Clinton’s use of a private email server and personal email account to conduct official business was a violation of federal law.”
The FBI’s announcement on Clinton’s emails has had a significant impact on the 2016 presidential election. Clinton’s use of a private email server and personal email account to conduct official business has been a major issue in the campaign, and the FBI’s announcement has reignited the debate about Clinton’s trustworthiness and her fitness to be president.
It remains to be seen how the FBI’s announcement will ultimately affect the election. However, it is clear that the announcement has had a significant impact on the campaign and that it will continue to be a major issue in the race for the White House.
