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House Intelligence Chair Says He Doesn't Believe Trump Tower Was Wiretapped

Lawmakers are increasingly skeptical of President Trump's claims, but they want the Justice Department to answer whether it has been investigating the Trump campaign.
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 7: A view of Trump Tower, March 7, 2017 in New York City. In a series of tweets on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of ordering wiretapping at Trump Tower during the run up to the election. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes says he doesn't believe "there was an actual tap of Trump Tower," contrary to claims made by President Trump.

The top Democrat on the House committee, Adam Schiff, said he has seen "no evidence whatsoever" that supports Trump's claim.

Trump alleged that his predecessor,

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