In his testimony before Congress on Monday, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper insisted that, while the Russians did collect data on Republicans as well as Democrats, the data on Republicans was not released.

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper: Republicans also hacked but nothing was released #SallyYates pic.twitter.com/9nPIrRFbWk — Rantt Media (@RanttMedia) May 8, 2017

“Russia also collected on certain Republican Party affiliated targets, but did not release any Republican related data,” Clapper said. “The intelligence community assessment concluded first that President Putin directed an influence campaign to erode the faith and confidence of the American people in our presidential election process, second that he did so to demean secretary Clinton, and third that he sought to advantage Mr. Trump.”

Except, it’s just not true, as Wikileaks founder Julian Assange – a man who would know – was quick to point out.

DNI Clapper just misled or perjured himself to Congress saying that there was no release of Republican data. Proof: https://t.co/A2u3YFHShM — Assange Defence (@AssangeDefence) May 8, 2017

Clapper misleading Congress is serious. How can we have confidence in the investigation when basics are dead wrong?https://t.co/8RQNOMyI37 — Assange Defence (@AssangeDefence) May 8, 2017

That’s right, DC Leaks indeed leaked hacked information on Republicans too.

No fan of Clapper, Assange also posted this blast from the past.

Watch James Clapper's previous Congressional perjury https://t.co/qkvziHadEF — Assange Defence (@AssangeDefence) May 8, 2017

Plenty of others agreed and weighed in on Assange’s Tweet.

@JulianAssange Does perjury by government officials (ruling class) even matter anymore? It would seem not. — Bob Hopwood (@bobhopwood) May 8, 2017

@JulianAssange When will these corrupt, lying officials pay the price for committing perjury??? — Deplorable Jane (@TandeJane) May 8, 2017

@StreetHowitzer @JulianAssange Get a grip! DNI = Director of National Intelligence. Suggest going back to school to learn difference btw DNI and DNC. — Melinda McCracken (@grameezprgrsive) May 8, 2017

@JulianAssange @Gabi4Trump Not the first time Clapper perjured himself, is it? This is what happens when crimes aren’t punished. Repeat performances. — Milford Penn (@milford421) May 8, 2017

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