FBI chief contradicts White House’s claims over aide accused of abuse

THE FBI repeatedly briefed the White House last year about a senior aide to Donald Trump who has now publicly been accused of domestic violence.

Rob Porter, 40, resigned as staff secretary after being accused of abuse by two exwives, which he denies.

Christopher Wray, the FBI director, contradicted the White House version of events surrounding background checks into Mr Porter. The White House claimed FBI checks into Mr Porter were “ongoing” and “not complete” and that senior officials only became aware of the allegations against him last week.

But Mr Wray told the Senate intelligence committee the FBI completed a partial report last March, and a full one by late July.

After the allegations against Mr Porter first became public the White House issued a series of statements supporting him.

Mr Trump voiced support for Mr Porter last week, publicly thanking him for his service and wishing him good luck in his career.