Congress Releases Redacted Democrats' Memo The House intelligence Committee released the document on Saturday, which intended to rebut GOP allegations that the FBI wiretapped President Trump. The memo was written by Democrats to counter Republicans. "Our extensive review ... failed to uncover any evidence of illegal, unethical, or unprofessional behavior by law enforcement." U.S. Representative Adam Schiff The GOP claimed law enforcement relied on a dossier that was compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele, who was financed by Democrats.