White house promises not to repeat trump wiretap claims uk says

A timely topic!

You're likely referring to the recent statement from the White House, where a spokesperson promised not to repeat the unsubstantiated claims made by former President Donald Trump about wiretapping at Trump Tower during the 2016 presidential election.

For those who may not recall, Trump had made the claims in March 2017, alleging that his predecessor, Barack Obama, had ordered wiretaps on Trump Tower, which was Trump's residence and campaign headquarters at the time. However, there was no evidence to support these claims, and multiple investigations, including one by the House Intelligence Committee, found no evidence of wiretapping.

The UK's involvement in this matter is likely due to the fact that the British government had also been asked to investigate the claims, as part of a joint investigation with the US. However, the UK's intelligence agencies, including MI5 and GCHQ, had also found no evidence to support Trump's claims.

In recent days, the White House has faced renewed scrutiny over the matter, with some lawmakers calling for an explanation of the origins of the claims and whether they were based on any credible evidence. The White House's promise not to repeat the claims is likely an attempt to move on from the controversy and avoid further embarrassment.

It's worth noting that the controversy surrounding Trump's wiretap claims has been widely criticized as a baseless conspiracy theory, and many experts have questioned the motivations behind the claims.