Jim Jordan Demands Probe into FBI's Alleged Anti-Conservative Bias
Submitted by MAGA
Posted 91 days ago
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has called for an investigation into the FBI's alleged political bias in purging employees with conservative views. In a letter to DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Jordan expressed concern over the FBI's targeting of employees' political beliefs and protected First Amendment activities.
The letter comes after Just the News reported that documents from an FBI security clearance review had asked whether an employee vocalized support for Donald Trump, attended a 2nd Amendment rally, or expressed vaccine skepticism. Jordan stated that these actions only serve to further erode the public trust in the FBI and reinforce concerns about political bias within the agency.
Jordan also cited a separate piece of evidence uncovered by the conservative Judicial Watch group that appeared to show political retaliation against FBI whistleblowers who were assisting Congress. He wrote that documents appeared to show how an FBI official disclosed nonpublic information about FBI whistleblowers to a Democrat Member of the Select Subcommittee in advance of a Select Subcommittee hearing at which the whistleblowers were scheduled to testify publicly about FBI misconduct.
In a separate letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Jordan stated that there appeared to be no security clearance purpose for asking about an employee's political viewpoints. He wrote that while the FBI may have a legitimate reason to determine whether its employees commit or advocate for illegal acts, the questions included in the interview outline are "completely irrelevant to any legitimate security risk determination," and relying on information produced in response to such questions to revoke the former employee's security clearance "obviously violates the First Amendment."
Internal FBI memos obtained by Just the News showed that bureau officials conducting a top-secret security clearance review for a longtime employee asked witnesses whether that employee was known to support Trump, if he had expressed concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine, or had attended a Second Amendment rally. The memos also referred to the colleague they were vetting as a "gun nut" but who in engaged in "no promotion of violence."
The FBI officials declined to comment about why a worker's support for Trump and the Second Amendment or his hesitancy to get the COVID-19 vaccine had relevance to his security clearance. They also declined to answer whether similar questions about support for Joe Biden or other medical issues, such as a woman's support for abortion, were asked.
The investigation into the FBI's alleged political bias comes as liberal TV hosts have expressed fear that Trump could shut them down after years of working to silence conservatives. Joy Behar and Rachel Maddow have both expressed concern over the possibility of censorship under a Trump administration.
In conclusion, the investigation into the FBI's alleged political bias is a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for the agency and its employees. The allegations of political retaliation against FBI whistleblowers are also concerning and warrant further investigation. The investigation is a reminder of the importance of upholding the First Amendment and protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of their political beliefs.
Sources:
clashdaily.com
justthenews.com
dailycaller.com
The letter comes after Just the News reported that documents from an FBI security clearance review had asked whether an employee vocalized support for Donald Trump, attended a 2nd Amendment rally, or expressed vaccine skepticism. Jordan stated that these actions only serve to further erode the public trust in the FBI and reinforce concerns about political bias within the agency.
Jordan also cited a separate piece of evidence uncovered by the conservative Judicial Watch group that appeared to show political retaliation against FBI whistleblowers who were assisting Congress. He wrote that documents appeared to show how an FBI official disclosed nonpublic information about FBI whistleblowers to a Democrat Member of the Select Subcommittee in advance of a Select Subcommittee hearing at which the whistleblowers were scheduled to testify publicly about FBI misconduct.
In a separate letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Jordan stated that there appeared to be no security clearance purpose for asking about an employee's political viewpoints. He wrote that while the FBI may have a legitimate reason to determine whether its employees commit or advocate for illegal acts, the questions included in the interview outline are "completely irrelevant to any legitimate security risk determination," and relying on information produced in response to such questions to revoke the former employee's security clearance "obviously violates the First Amendment."
Internal FBI memos obtained by Just the News showed that bureau officials conducting a top-secret security clearance review for a longtime employee asked witnesses whether that employee was known to support Trump, if he had expressed concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine, or had attended a Second Amendment rally. The memos also referred to the colleague they were vetting as a "gun nut" but who in engaged in "no promotion of violence."
The FBI officials declined to comment about why a worker's support for Trump and the Second Amendment or his hesitancy to get the COVID-19 vaccine had relevance to his security clearance. They also declined to answer whether similar questions about support for Joe Biden or other medical issues, such as a woman's support for abortion, were asked.
The investigation into the FBI's alleged political bias comes as liberal TV hosts have expressed fear that Trump could shut them down after years of working to silence conservatives. Joy Behar and Rachel Maddow have both expressed concern over the possibility of censorship under a Trump administration.
In conclusion, the investigation into the FBI's alleged political bias is a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for the agency and its employees. The allegations of political retaliation against FBI whistleblowers are also concerning and warrant further investigation. The investigation is a reminder of the importance of upholding the First Amendment and protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of their political beliefs.
Sources:
clashdaily.com
justthenews.com
dailycaller.com
Latest News