Jordan warns of contempt for Wray in FBI weaponization probe.
House Oversight Chairman Threatens Contempt of Congress for FBI Director
House Oversight Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued a stern warning to FBI Director Christopher Wray, threatening to hold him in contempt of Congress. The threat comes as a result of the FBI’s failure to comply with subpoenas related to the panel’s investigation into the weaponization of the bureau.
In a letter sent to Wray on Monday, Jordan set a deadline of July 25 for the FBI to “substantially improve” its compliance with the subpoenas. Failure to do so could result in “compulsory action,” including the possibility of holding Wray in contempt of Congress. Jordan pointed to two previous instances where he claimed Wray had not properly complied with a subpoena.
Previous Instances of Non-Compliance
- On February 3, 2023, the Committee issued a subpoena to you for documents and information regarding the FBI’s targeting of concerned parents who speak out at school board meetings.
- Similarly, on April 10, 2023, the Committee issued a subpoena to you for documents and information related to the FBI’s profiling of traditional Catholics as domestic extremists. To date, the FBI’s compliance with these subpoenas has been wholly inadequate and has materially impeded the Committee’s oversight efforts.
Jordan emphasized that the committee had made numerous attempts to negotiate and work with the FBI, but their compliance had been insufficient. He warned Wray that if the FBI does not improve its compliance substantially, the committee will take action, including initiating contempt of Congress proceedings.
Furthermore, Jordan accused Wray of hiding information demanded by the committee in direct violation of the subpoena.
“The Committee’s subpoenas impose legal obligations on you to comply and produce responsive materials. Thus, your refusal to produce documents responsive to the Committee’s subpoenas—months after the return dates—is unacceptable,” the letter stated.
Jordan and House Republicans have clashed with Wray and the FBI, alleging that conservatives have been unfairly targeted based on their beliefs. Wray has vehemently denied these accusations.
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