While Mr Trump has often spoken of a so-called deep state plot to undermine his presidency, Monday's watchdog report also makes clear some FBI employees celebrated his victory over Hillary Clinton. One FBI agent said in an instant message he "was so elated with the election" and likened the coverage to "watching a Super Bowl comeback". Another agent sent a message on the morning after the election saying: "Trump!" His colleague replied: "Hahaha." "LOL," the agent responded. Mr Trump has often cited messages previously uncovered by Mr Horowitz that were sent on work phones between two FBI employees, Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. The messages expressed "statements of hostility toward then-candidate Trump", the watchdog notes. But the watchdog found no evidence that Mr Strzok or Ms Page's investigative actions were influenced by their own political opinions.