Former CIA chief John Brennan sues to preserve Trump probe records

Former CIA Director John Brennan filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking a court order to preserve records related to investigations into him by the Trump administration. Brennan contends he's under investigation for what his lawyers call 'phantom criminal conduct' as part of a broader campaign of political retaliation. According to Axios, the lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington argues that the Trump administration has changed records retention practices and has a track record of irregular conduct in politically motivated cases. The Justice Department declined to comment on whether an investigation exists, but dismissed the retaliation claim. If indicted, Brennan's team says he will challenge any prosecution as vindictive and selective. The lawsuit seeks to ensure evidence is preserved for potential constitutional claims.

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