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President Trump had celebrated Barr's testimony as vindication of his long-disputed claims that the Obama administration was illegally spying on members of his campaign in order to undermine his run for the presidency.

Republicans have in turn used the comments as fuel to their calls for an \"investigation of the investigators,\" which Democrats have argued is merely an attempt to distract at some of the more damning revelations that surfaced in Mueller's more than 400-page report.

“And the Radical Dems reeling in disarray as the President continues to Win, Win and Win again! The Left is PRETENDING to be shocked by A.G. William Barr’s testimony before Congress in which he said SPYING did occur on the Trump 2016 Campaign.” @LouDobbs @FoxNews

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2019

Wray said he has so far seen no evidence of any improper surveillance on any of the 2016 presidential campaigns, but said his bureau continues to cooperate with an ongoing inspector general investigation into that very question.

\"I mean, look, lots of people have different colloquial phrases,\" Wray said. \"I believe that the FBI's engaged in investigative activity and part of investigative activity includes surveillance activity of different shapes and sizes and to me, the key question is making sure it's done by the book, consistent with lawful authorities.\"

Wray was also pressed by lawmakers on his reaction to the release of the special counsel Rober Mueller's report and his bureau's work to prevent any future Russian meddling in America's elections.

One Republican committee member specifically inquired whether any other countries are meddling in U.S. elections in a similar fashion to the 2016 Russian effort.

\"The specific form of sowing divisiveness and discord through the bullhorn that social media provides, that is something that is really unique to the Russians,\" Wray said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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