"These reports about abuses in Special Counsel Durham’s investigation—so outrageous that even his longtime colleagues quit in protest—are but one of many instances where former President Trump and his allies weaponized the Justice Department," said Durbin.
Special Counsel John Durham. (REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson)
"The Justice Department should work on behalf of the American people, not for the personal benefit of any president, he said.
The New York Times report from last week claimed that there were "strained justifications" for the opening of the probe, which then became "roiled by internal dissent and ethical disputes."
Special Counsel John Durham. ( Bob MacDonnell/Hartford Courant/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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"As we wait for the results of ongoing internal reviews, the Senate Judiciary Committee will do its part and take a hard look at these repeated episodes, and the regulations and policies that enabled them, to ensure such abuses of power cannot happen again."
It remains unclear if the "hard look" mentioned by Durbin entails hearings or other committee actions.
Special Counsel John Durham.
Fox News Digital's Brooke Singman contributed to this report.