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There's a lot of skepticism within the FBI regarding Dan Bongino's appointment, although some within the Bureau are supportive of Trump. Bongino had a falling out with Kyle Serf, a former FBI agent and podcaster close to Kash Patel. Patel's foundation had previously paid Serf. The disagreement stemmed from Bongino's acceptance of the premise that the Mar-a-Lago search was mishandled. Serf, examining the documents, argued it was standard procedure. Despite Bongino being instrumental in connecting Serf with Patel, they clashed over basic facts, particularly regarding the Mar-a-Lago search. Bongino's rhetoric and apparent disregard for facts, coupled with recent internal turmoil, isn't helping the FBI's current situation.

Attorney General Garland was questioned about overruling FBI agents in a raid on ex-President Trump's residence. He stated he approved the decision but did not make it. The senator cited a Washington Post article claiming FBI agents were against the raid. Garland denied discussing this with the White House and faced criticism for FBI leaks distancing themselves from his decisions. Garland deflected the accusations, questioning the motives behind the leaks. Senator Cotton's time for questioning expired. Translation: Attorney General Garland was questioned about his involvement in a raid on ex-President Trump's residence. He approved the decision but did not make it. The senator referenced a Washington Post article claiming FBI agents opposed the raid. Garland denied discussing this with the White House and faced criticism for FBI leaks distancing themselves from his decisions. Garland questioned the motives behind the leaks. Senator Cotton's time for questioning expired.

Director Ray refused to discuss Joe Biden's handling of classified information, deferring to the special counsel. He also stated that there is no counterintelligence investigation into Biden or Trump. When asked about communication regarding search warrants at Mar a Lago and classified documents, he denied any involvement. Finally, he expressed concerns about national security threats posed by TikTok. Translation: Director Ray avoided discussing Joe Biden's handling of classified information and denied any involvement in search warrants at Mar a Lago. He also stated there is no investigation into Biden or Trump and expressed concerns about TikTok's national security risks.

The raid was to retrieve damaging documents related to the Russian collusion scandal, declassified by Trump but not released by the Biden Justice Department. Trump's statement on declassification was discussed, comparing it to a previous case involving Clinton's records. The Presidential Records Act was mentioned, highlighting differences in its application to Trump.

A senator questioned a witness about whether the FBI signed off on settlements for Peter Strzok ($1,200,000) and Lisa Page ($800,000). The senator referenced Page's statement to Strzok that Trump would not become president, and Strzok's alleged reply, "No. He won't. We will stop it." The witness said the Department of Justice was involved, not the FBI, but would confirm if the FBI had to sign off. The witness stated they did not sign off and didn't believe Chris Wray did either. The senator requested to know who at the FBI signed off on the settlement and suggested Merrick Garland agreed to it. Another speaker asserted the investigation was done by the book, regardless of high-level decisions.

The discussion revolves around the FBI's actions in Melania Trump's suite, suspected to be related to retrieving Trump's copy of the Crossfire Hurricane document. There were concerns about the FBI seeking a confrontation, as evidenced by their actions during the raid. Fortunately, no one was harmed, but it was clear they were ready for a potential fight.

Fox News reports new information that appears to contradict the Biden administration’s stance that it had nothing to do with DOJ investigations into then-President Trump’s alleged retention of classified material and the Mar-a-Lago raid. Correspondent David Spunt notes emails obtained by Fox News show coordination between the White House counsel’s office and the DOJ regarding an interview of Walt Nada, a current White House aide to President Biden who was then a former Trump aide in Florida. Nada was later charged alongside Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The May 10, 2022 email reads in part: “coordination with DOJ and White House counsel are in work to start the process to confirm and interview current administration employee Walt Nada. This event is dependent upon the timeline of president Biden's brief decision and coordination between White House counsel and DOJ and, in turn, Evan Corcoran's position on the override of privilege assertion and whether or not he seeks an injunction to prevent access.” The email was written by an FBI agent and Evan Corcoran, one of Trump’s lawyers at the time. The report notes that August would mark four years since the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago. Following this, then-Attorney General Merrick Garland stated, “I personally approve the decision to seek a search warrant in this matter. Second, the department does not take such a decision lightly.” Reaction to the emails includes House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan stating, “it's always worse than we thought” and that the newly released documents confirm the Biden DOJ’s raid on Mar-a-Lago was politically motivated. Attorney General Pam Bondi weighs in, saying the more we learn about the DOJ weaponization under the prior administration, the worse the story gets. Bondi adds, “we will continue disclosing key evidence to our congressional partners to deliver the truth and bring those who committed crimes to justice.”

The speaker states that they have not interfered with the Hunter Biden investigation, and there has been no political interference. They cannot comment on whether Joe Biden is being investigated or if the Department of Justice (DOJ) said he is off-limits. The speaker refers to the ongoing investigation led by special counsel Weiss and mentions a long-standing policy. They emphasize the FBI's responsibility to remain non-partisan and deny opening an investigation into the attorney general. The speaker avoids discussing whether the FBI tipped off Hunter Biden's lawyer before executing a search warrant on a storage unit. They conclude by stating that the FBI is not accountable to Congress or the American people.

A journalist asks about a recent FBI action at the Fulton County, Georgia elections office, where twenty twenty ballots, voter rolls, and scanner images were seized. The journalist notes that the president claimed, “they got into the votes. You're going to see some interesting things happening,” and asks why the president was so involved in an FBI and DOJ raid. A spokesperson responds that the president’s statements do not imply his involvement. He emphasizes that this is a criminal grand jury investigation, and clarifies that there was a search warrant authorized by a federal judge, a magistrate judge in Atlanta, which allowed the FBI to seize the records. The spokesperson notes that the records have been seized by the FBI as part of the ongoing investigation. The journalist presses on what the investigation is about. The spokesperson reiterates that he cannot discuss specifics of any grand jury investigation, but previously stated that election integrity is of the highest importance to the American people, and that the efforts are aimed at ensuring free and fair elections for everyone in the country, Democrats and Republicans alike. The spokesperson adds that they are doing everything possible to uphold election integrity. The journalist mentions that in Georgia, claims of voter fraud related to the twenty twenty ballots have been debunked repeatedly and that there were multiple recounts. The transcript ends without further elaboration on those claims. Key points conveyed: - The FBI seized twenty twenty ballots, voter rolls, and scanner images from the Fulton County elections office. - The president suggested that “interesting things” would occur, prompting questions about his involvement. - A spokesperson denies the president’s involvement and describes the actions as part of a criminal grand jury investigation. - A federal magistrate judge in Atlanta issued the search warrant permitting the seizure; the FBI conducted the seizure. - The investigation’s specifics cannot be discussed, but officials assert a commitment to election integrity and ensuring free and fair elections for all Americans. - The dialogue references prior debunking of voter fraud claims in Georgia and multiple recounts, without presenting new specifics.

Having signed thousands of subpoenas as a prosecutor, I question why a motion to compel wasn't used when the Trump team was cooperating. The warrant's timing raises concerns; it was signed on Friday but executed on Monday, suggesting a lack of urgency. Typically, for document searches, a few agents would suffice, yet the FBI deployed an overwhelming number of agents for the Mar-a-Lago search, likely for optics to portray Trump as a criminal. This approach is part of a broader tactic to intimidate and send a message to others. Merrick Garland's statements contradict the actions taken, and the magistrate's lack of experience and potential bias raises further questions about the warrant's legitimacy. A more experienced judge might have insisted on a subpoena instead.

The Washington FBI office strongly advised against raiding President Trump's home, noting that he was cooperating and had allowed the FBI access multiple times. This suggests that the raid was politically motivated to portray Trump as guilty. Christopher Wray is criticized for politicizing the process and treating Trump differently than Joe Biden, indicating a lack of consistent standards for both presidents.

Has anything changed? Should Merrick Garland be fired due to alleged corruption at the DOJ? I don’t believe there’s current corruption, but I worry about future corruption. Some think this is a politicized witch hunt, yet the attorney general should be held accountable. The charges against Hunter Biden seem exaggerated because of his name. But if you were the attorney general, wouldn’t you consider the implications? Let’s consult our legal expert for more insight.

Speaker 0 questions the Mar-a-Lago raid, asking, “how is the FBI just gonna go and raid Mar A Lago at president's home,” and “would it happen again?” Speaker 1 replies that it was “a total weaponization and politicization by the FBI and DOJ and the Biden administration dating back to the Obama administration that led not only to Russiagate as you opened up with, but to the invasion of Donald Trump's private home in Mar A Lago.” He says “there was no constitutional basis to do so. There was no lawful predicate to open that investigation.” He says the FBI is “ridding this place of its former leadership structure” and that documents are being declassified for public viewing. He notes, “Every single person that has been found to have weaponized or participated in that process has been removed from leadership positions.” He states, “There was no crime. There was no predicate to go and invade Donald Trump's home.” On mortgage fraud: “it's a multi agency effort” and “we're going to route out any sort of corruption.”

Attorney General Garland was questioned about a Washington Post article stating that senior FBI officials resisted conducting a raid on President Trump's residence and wanted to seek his permission instead. Garland clarified that his earlier comment about deferring to FBI agents was in reference to tactics in specific cases. He approved the decision to seek a search warrant after probable cause, overruling the FBI agents who were hesitant. When asked if he discussed this with the White House, Garland stated that the article did not mention such details. The senator requested the article to be entered into the record. The senator then questioned Garland's leadership based on the FBI's lack of confidence. Garland responded by mentioning conflicting claims about FBI leaks. The senator's time expired, and the hearing moved on to the next senator.

The speaker questions the FBI's practice of tipping off the subject of a search warrant before it is executed. They inquire about the FBI's contact with the protective detail of individuals and the potential undermining of investigations. The speaker expresses frustration with the lack of answers and accuses the FBI of a cover-up. Director Wray requests a 5-minute recess. The speaker acknowledges the frustration but explains that policies prevent discussing ongoing investigations. They mention that these policies were strengthened under the previous administration. The speaker concludes by stating that there is an obligation to call out corruption.

The FBI used deadly force during a raid at Mar a Lago, seizing documents and searching Melania and Barron Trump's bedrooms. Trump's legal team claims Biden's administration violated Trump's rights, seizing passports, tax records, and medical information. Trump calls Biden a threat to democracy and unfit for office. The raid was deemed illegal and executed in bad faith. Biden allegedly wanted to target Trump aggressively. The FBI's actions are criticized as excessive and unjustified.

A federal judge ordered the release of a heavily redacted affidavit regarding the raid on my newsroom. The probable cause section is entirely redacted, only noting that cell phones can send emails. The document mentions charges like conspiracy and possession of stolen goods, but redacts details about the investigation, including the names of President Biden and Project Veritas. Even my birth year is redacted. The redactions conceal information about confidential FBI sources and possibly individuals who lied to the FBI. This excessive redaction is highly unusual and raises concerns about the justification for the raid's force. The FBI even referred to us as "news media" internally. This is a national disgrace, and we're suing.

We must remain focused on conducting our work properly, adhering to rules without letting partisan preferences influence our approach. In the investigations involving the president-elect, we strived to uphold these principles. Regarding the FBI's search for classified documents at Trump's home, we only resort to search warrants when all other avenues, like voluntary returns and subpoenas, have been exhausted and obstructed. There has been no interaction with the Biden White House concerning investigations into Trump. The FBI also investigated President Biden for classified documents and his son Hunter, who faced legal issues. This job often angers powerful individuals, but the rule of law dictates that investigations are driven by facts and legal standards, not political pressures.

"Ultimately, all we can do at the FBI is make sure that we stay focused on doing the work in the right way, following our rules and not letting preferences, partisan or otherwise, drive or taint the approach." "A Trump lawyer certified that all classified papers had been returned to the government, but the FBI said later it found 72 documents marked top secret or secret, at least one about US military strength." "I haven't had any interaction with the Biden White House, about investigations into the former president." "This is a hard job. You're inevitably going to make different people angry, often very powerful people. But part of the essence of the rule of law is to make sure that facts and the law and proper predication drive investigations. Not who's in power, not who wants it to be so or not so"

The Justice Department refused to provide Judicial Watch with audio tapes of Joe Biden's interviews with special counsel Robert Hearn, citing privacy concerns. The released transcript raises questions about Biden's memory and ability to serve as president. Judicial Watch plans to challenge this decision in court, arguing that the American people have a right to access this information. Biden has the power to waive his privacy rights and release the tapes, but has not done so.

Senator Cotton pressed Attorney General Garland, citing a Washington Post report that 'senior FBI officials who would be in charge of leading the search resisted doing so as too combative' and that 'these field agents wanted to shutter the criminal investigation altogether, but they were overruled by Maine DOJ.' Garland said, 'I've skimmed that article. It is not that's not an accurate reflection of what the article says, and I'm not able to comment on the investigation,' and added, 'What I said was I approved the decision.' Cotton asked if he talked to the White House; Garland replied, 'Washington Post article does not say what you're saying.' The record was entered. Cotton asserted, 'FBI field agents did not wanna conduct the raid and they were overruled by DOJ,' and they discussed leaks, with Garland noting, 'they're leaking left, right, and center and saying it wasn't us.'

The speaker states that the FBI settled two lawsuits, agreeing to give Peter Strzok $1,200,000 and Lisa Page $800,000. The other speaker believes the Department of Justice was involved, not the FBI, but will confirm if the FBI had to sign off on the settlement. The speaker references Lisa Page saying to Peter Strzok, "Trump's not ever going to become president," to which Strzok replied, "No. He won't. We will stop it." The speaker wants to know if the FBI signed off on the settlement and who signed off on it. The speaker asks if the other speaker or Chris Ray signed off on it. The speaker states that Merrick Garland must have agreed to the settlement. The other speaker will direct the Department of Justice to answer these questions.

Prosecutors are accused of tampering with evidence by changing document sequences from Mar a Lago. The attorney general denies this claim, stating it is an ongoing dispute in court. Jack Smith admitted mishandling documents in a court filing, leading to questions about his role as special counsel. The attorney general defers to the court for resolution. The case is now stalled due to errors made.

John Nance and Hogan DeGidley discuss a recent FBI case and press conference. Patel’s FBI has been extremely transparent, and that transparency will continue to reassure the American people that information regarding this subject will flow as appropriate without jeopardizing the prosecution of the case. A key takeaway is the suggestion that forensic evidence could be the linchpin to identifying the suspect, despite millions of data lines to review; pieces such as DNA or a fingerprint related to the pipe bombs themselves may have been the actual “smoking gun.” There is emphasis on teamwork and the idea that information had been left to collect dust rather than being newly uncovered. AG Merrick Garland’s remarks are cited, highlighting that the evidence leading to the arrest had been sitting at the FBI for years. The FBI, along with US Attorney Piro and prosecutors, worked tirelessly for months sifting through evidence that had been at the FBI with the Biden administration for four years. The point is made that there was no new tip or new witness, just diligent police work and prosecutorial effort. Hogan DeGidley asks why the case wasn’t cracked during President Biden’s four years in office. The response suggests that it either couldn’t be done or wouldn’t be done, and that the American people suffered as a result. It is stated that this did not come from new evidence but from information already in the bureau and departments being sifted through. The discussion frames the case as a win for the administration, the FBI, and the DOJ, and a step toward transparency, accountability, and justice. They note that the attackers placed pipe bombs at both the RNC and DNC locations; the motives remain unknown, and questions about a possible Antifa link or other theories are mentioned as preliminary. Cash Patel is quoted as saying the FBI has committed to being the most transparent law enforcement operation in U.S. history while ensuring accountability in the courts with U.S. Attorneys and prosecutors. The aim is to divulge information when prudent and constitutionally permissible, safeguarding the case, to secure the nation’s capital and allow Americans to live in safe, secure neighborhoods. This is attributed to leadership from the FBI Washington Field Office. John Nance comments that Patel is doing a very good job and that the director’s social-media transparency is notable. He expresses encouragement about the FBI’s reform efforts and notes that the White House press narrative around January 6 is seen as misaligned with the pipe-bomb case. The arrest took place in Woodbridge, Virginia, a wealthy DMV suburb, prompting remarks about why the dots weren’t connected sooner.

A senator questions Deputy Director Abadi about allegations of a $5 million bribery scheme involving President Biden and his family. Abadi refuses to comment on the existence of a report or 17 voice recordings related to the allegations. The senator accuses the FBI of stonewalling and damaging its reputation. Abadi maintains that they operate within established parameters and will work with the committee to provide information. The senator criticizes the FBI for not being accountable and demands the release of the report and recordings. Abadi avoids directly answering questions about the investigation and the informant's reliability. The senator expresses concern that the evidence is being covered up by Democrats and the media. The exchange becomes heated and ends with the senator calling Abadi's behavior disgraceful.