Adam Schiff Claims He Never Took Classified Docs Home

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), claims he has never taken classified documents back to home, amid growing scandal surrounding the handling of secret material in government by high-ranking officials.

Schiff, as chairman of House Intelligence Committee had all kinds of classified information at his disposal, but the congressman said Tuesday that he was too paranoid for any of it.

“This is what’s so astounding, I think, for all of us on the Intelligence Committee. I never take classified documents to my house,” Schiff told MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell, who asked if he had taken any records home. “I don’t know any reason why people would.”

Schiff used the SCIF to refer to a secure place where sensitive information can easily be viewed.

“I am so paranoid when I go into the SCIF and out of the SCIF to make sure I’ve got no electronics on the way in, that I’ve got nothing with me on the way out. I am very, very careful about it, and I would assume that everyone else is, but clearly there’s a problem here,” He said.

As the conversation took place, it was revealed that a dozen classified documents were involved. found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home Indiana and handed over to the FBI. Two separate special counsels have been appointed by the Justice Department to investigate former President Donald Trump, and President Joe Biden over their handling of documents relating to classified materials kept in their offices and homes.

Schiff stated that there is a “systemic problem” We are concerned about the White House’s handling of classified material and call for an intelligence agency risk assessment.

In 2019, Schiff became the chairman of the intelligence panel. His public claims that there are intelligence panels in the United States have made him a controversial figure in the four years since. “ample” evidence Trump’s collusion with Russia and his handling of whistleblower allegations During the Ukraine impeachment saga.

McCarthy, a Republican from California, has accused Schiff as a repeat liar for vowing to expel Schiff from the Intelligence Committee during this session of Congress. Swalwell (D.CA) was also involved. Minority Leader Hakeem Jefries (D-NY), daring McCarthy to fulfill his promise. formally recommended Swalwell, Schiff will continue to be on the committee. “eminently qualified.”

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