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One conservative House Republican mentioned Thursday lawmakers may subpoena Nellie Ohr, the spouse of embattled Justice Department official Bruce Ohr, for her doable position in compiling and distributing a salacious anti-Trump file.

“Now that Nellie Ohr is just not coming in it’s time to subpoena her and get her in as quickly as doable,” Rep. Jim Jordan, Ohio Republican, mentioned an interview with The Hill.

Republican lawmakers on two House committees had deliberate for Mrs. Ohr to testify earlier than them on Friday, however the settlement fell aside for unknown causes.

“Last week, we thought Nellie Ohr was going to be in for a deposition tomorrow,” Mr. Jordan instructed The Hill. “Turns out she isn’t. That is unfortunate.”

The Ohrs have drawn hearth from Republican lawmakers for his or her connection to the so-called Steele file. Compiled by former British shy Christopher Steele, the file is filled with unverified allegations about President Trump’s ties to Russia.

Mr. Ohr, by means of his position on the Justice Department, is believed to have handed the file to the FBI, which used it, partially, to acquire a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant on Trump marketing campaign determine Carter Page.

Some Republican lawmakers have claimed Mrs. Ohr may have given the file to her husband. She would have had entry to it as a result of she labored as contractor for Fusion GPS, an opposition analysis agency mentioned to have been paid by Hillary Clinton’s presidential marketing campaign to search out filth on Mr. Trump.

Last month, Mr. Ohr testified earlier than two House committees about his relationship with Mr. Steele. He has additionally develop into a goal of Mr. Trump, who on Monday declassified a collection of FBI reviews with Mr. Ohr In addition, the president has threatened to revoke Mr. Ohr’s safety clearance.

One day after Mr. Ohr, testified, Mr. Trump launched his strongest assault in opposition to the Justice Department official, saying it was “disgraceful” he nonetheless had a job on the division.

“How the hell is Bruce Ohr nonetheless employed on the Justice Department? Disgraceful! Witch Hunt!” Mr. Trump tweeted, repeating the phrases he makes use of to explain particular counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.