Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20180516:20:29:00
>> i want to read this section to you. this is your area of expertise. counter tin tell jensz investigations can take years. if the russian government had influence over the trump campaign, the fbi wanted to know quickly. one option was the most direct. interview the campaign officials about their russian contacts. that was discussed but not acted on two former officials said because interviewing witnesses or subpoenaing documents might thrust the investigation into public view. exactly what fbi officials were trying to avoid during the heat of the presidential race. >> so, i think they learne...