“The talking points did show all along that the intelligence community believed at the time that the “demonstrations” in Benghazi were “spontaneously inspired” by protests in Cairo. Officials later acknowledged there was no protest in Benghazi at the time, though officials and lawmakers continue to argue over what role — if any — the Cairo protests had in inspiring the attack on the Benghazi post. Many Republicans say the two were largely unrelated.”
- Benghazi emails show State Department had heavy hand in watering down account of attack | Fox News
- Benghazi emails show State Department had heavy hand in watering down account of attack | Fox News