FBI Director Chris Wray Defends FBI’s Apolitical Nature in Face of GOP Accusations of Weaponization

FBI Director Chris Wray faced sharp questioning from House Republicans during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, as the GOP accused the FBI of being “weaponized” against them. Wray, a registered Republican who was nominated for his position by former President Donald Trump, responded to the accusations, saying that the idea that he is biased against conservatives “seems somewhat insane” given his personal background.

During the hearing, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) asked Wray about the accusations of politicization. Wray responded that he was “surprised” by the accusations and that he has “worked hard to ensure that the FBI is an apolitical organization.” He went on to say that the FBI is “committed to protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of their political views.”

The hearing was the first since Republicans took control of the lower chamber, and it came as the FBI and Justice Department have become frequent targets of Republicans. Wray defended the FBI’s actions, saying that the agency has “worked hard to ensure that the FBI is an apolitical organization” and that it is “committed to protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of their political views.”

The hearing was a reminder of the ongoing tension between the FBI and Republicans, as the GOP continues to accuse the agency of being “weaponized” against them. Wray, however, maintained that the FBI is an apolitical organization and that it is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans.