Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, has vowed to “step in” if former vice president Joe Biden isn’t granted access to intelligence briefings by Friday.
Lankford made his threat during an interview with radio station KRMG which aired on Wednesday.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has stated they would not interact with the Biden campaign until the General Services Administration (GSA) made an “ascertainment” on who won the election.
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) on when Biden will get access to intel briefings, which Trump has been blocking:
“If that’s not occurring by Friday, I’ll step in … so that regardless of the outcome of the election, whichever way it goes, people can be ready for that actual task.” pic.twitter.com/QCT9x0qyRd
— The Recount (@therecount) November 12, 2020
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