Retiring Sen. Harry ReidHarry Mason ReidBiden turns focus to next priority with infrastructure talks How to pass legislation in the Senate without eliminating the filibuster Who is the Senate parliamentarian and why is she important? MORE on (D-Nev.) on Saturday blasted FBI Director James Comey, calling for him to be investigated in light of a report that the CIA secretly concluded Russia was trying to help Donald TrumpDonald TrumpTrump announces new tranche of endorsements DeSantis, Pence tied in 2024 Republican poll Lawmakers demand changes after National Guard troops at Capitol sickened from tainted food MORE win the presidency.

"I think [Comey] should be investigated by the Senate, he should be investigated by other agencies of the government, including the security agencies," Reid told MSNBC. 
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"You look at the accounts we have just in the press the last few days its stunning, stunning, the conclusions reached by the press. Thank goodness we've got them still around ... this is not fake news, okay?" he added.
 
The Washington Post on Friday reported that the CIA concluded Russia was intervening in the election specifically to help Trump.
 
Reid said he believed Comey was aware of the concerns of Russian interference in the election but chose not to release the information before Election Day.
 
"I am so disappointed in Comey. He has let the country down for partisan purposes," he added, calling for the FBI head's resignation.

In his interview, he also praised Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamSenate holds longest vote in history as Democrats scramble to save relief bill Biden helps broker Senate deal on unemployment benefits Senate braces for 'God-awful,' 'stupid' session ahead of COVID-19 relief vote MORE (R-S.C.) for his efforts to investigate Russia's influence on the election.

"I believe Lindsey Graham is a voice of concern," Reid said.

Graham this week said he would lead an investigation into Russia's involvement in the election. 
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