United States’ White House has refused to weigh in on the FBI decision to reopen its probe in the alleged email scandal of Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters at his daily news conference in Washington yesterday that US President Barack Obama has full confidence in the FBI Director James Comey, who, he believes, is not trying to influence the elections.
The spokesman also refused to either defend or criticise the decision.
He was responding to questions on a letter written by Comey to Congressional leaders last week that he is reopening the case against Clinton following finding of pertinent emails related to the case.
The letter has created a firestorm ahead of the November 8 general election, with the Clinton Campaign questioning the intent of Comey. The Trump Campaign has welcomed the decision.