Conservative radio host Mark Levin criticized CNN's Brian Stelter in an open letter Monday, calling him out for "dishonesty" over Levin's claims that the Obama administration may have bugged Trump Tower before last fall's presidential election.
Levin first reported on the alleged electronic eavesdropping last Thursday, and President Donald Trump got wind of it and tweeted about it Saturday morning.
Levin appeared on Sunday's "Fox & Friends" to discuss the story and apparently turned down an offer to appear on Stelter's show.
"Did you listen to my show on Thursday, before President Trump tweeted? Did you watch my appearance on Fox and Friends Sunday morning?" Levin wrote in his letter that was sent to Stelter and also posted on Conservative Review.
"I know you are ticked I did not appear on your show, despite your numerous requests. Your ad hominem attacks about 'right wing' radio host and conspiracy theory stuff … incredible."
Reports have surfaced that claimed the secret FISA court was given two applications to conduct surveillance of Trump Tower over allegations that Trump and his campaign had ties to Russia. Levin used this point to strike down Stelter.
"I simply put together the stories that YOUR profession reported, on the public record," Levin wrote. "Do you deny there were two FISA applications Do you deny the first was turned down? Do you deny the second was approved? It's called the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. It is about surveillance."
Levin is a lawyer and worked as the chief of staff for Attorney General Edwin Meese during the Reagan administration.
Levin closed his letter by writing, "Your lack of curiosity and dishonesty about such matters and in dealing with me demean you and your profession."
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