VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-16
“Director Brennan will continue to vigorously defend himself against these baseless investigations, and he will challenge any attempt to use the criminal justice system for personal and political retribution.”
Ken Wainstein and Dan Gelber · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Brennan's lawyers told the AP he will continue to defend himself against the federal investigations.
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