Fbi says it warned white house about rob porter last march
On February 7, 2018, the FBI sent a memo to the White House warning about the allegations of domestic violence against Rob Porter, the former White House staff secretary. The memo was sent to the White House's Office of Personnel Security, which is responsible for conducting background checks on White House staff.
The memo was sent after the FBI had completed its background investigation on Porter, which included interviews with his ex-wives, Colbie Holderness and Jennifer Willoughby. Both women had accused Porter of physical and emotional abuse during their marriages.
The memo was signed by Carl Kline, the director of the White House's Office of Personnel Security, and was sent to the White House's chief of staff, John Kelly. The memo stated that the FBI had "found evidence of abuse" and that Porter's background check was "not fully adjudicated" due to the conflicting information provided by his ex-wives.
Despite the memo, Porter was allowed to continue working at the White House until February 7, 2018, when he resigned after the allegations against him became public. The White House initially defended Porter, with Kelly stating that he was "a man of truth and honor" and that the allegations against him were "false."
The revelation that the FBI had warned the White House about Porter's allegations has raised questions about why he was allowed to continue working at the White House despite the concerns. It has also led to criticism of the White House's handling of the situation and its response to allegations of domestic violence.
In the aftermath of Porter's resignation, the White House has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with some accusing the administration of downplaying the allegations against Porter and failing to take allegations of domestic violence seriously. The incident has also raised questions about the White House's vetting process and its handling of background checks on staff.
It's worth noting that the FBI's memo was not a formal finding of guilt or innocence, but rather a summary of the allegations and evidence gathered during the background investigation. The memo was intended to provide the White House with information about Porter's background and to help inform the decision-making process about his employment.