Donald Trump says the political system “might not be as rigged as I thought” now that the FBI has decided to investigate new emails found in the probe of Hillary Clinton‘s private server.
At a rally Friday in Manchester, New Hampshire, Trump praised the FBI, saying “I think they are going to right the ship, folks.”
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That’s a new tune for Trump, who has repeatedly complained that the Washington establishment has rigged the political system against him.
The FBI closed the criminal investigation into Clinton’s use of the email server in July. But on Friday officials told congress they were investigating whether newly found emails contained classified information.
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The disclosure raises the possibility of the FBI reopening the criminal investigation involving the Democratic presidential nominee just days before the election, although it is not clear if that will happen.
Trump added that he was “very proud” of the FBI, an about-face after weeks of being critical of the bureau’s decision not to recommend charges against Clinton.
The Republican nominee, who began his remarks discussing the FBI decision, then joked that the rest of the speech was “so boring.”
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Mike Pence also applauded the decision. Trump’s vice-presidential candidate told a rally at a building materials manufacturer in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, that he and Trump “commend the FBI for having the courage to reopen the case.”
He also called on the FBI “to immediately release all the emails pertinent to the investigation” adding, “The American people have a right to know.”
Chants of “Lock her up!” came even before Pence referenced the FBI investigation. When he mentioned it being reopened, that drew a roar from the crowd.
Clinton’s campaign hasn’t yet responded to request for comment.
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