An FBI whistleblower has warned that the bureau’s Security Division (SecD) is politically compromised, casting doubt on its ability to fairly screen President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees. The claims, outlined in a protected disclosure to the House Judiciary Committee, allege that SecD has been influenced by partisan agendas.
The whistleblower accused SecD of denying clearances to employees with conservative views while granting them to individuals accused of misconduct. The division’s leadership, including Director Christopher Wray and Deputy Director Paul Abbate, allegedly has unfettered access to all background investigations, raising concerns about misuse of sensitive information.
Personally, I have a ton of issues with the FBI that go beyond my politics. I frankly don’t trust it as an agency because of its history of targeting Black leaders and activists.
This isn’t even about Trump’s potential nominee to me because some things supersede politics. This… pic.twitter.com/i79SOIQzXQ
— Shermichael Singleton (@MrShermichael) November 15, 2024
Trump’s transition team has reportedly bypassed FBI checks for some appointees, opting for private screenings. Picks like former Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary have drawn scrutiny, increasing the need for impartial vetting.
The FBI has defended its process, stating that its role is fact-finding and does not include decision-making. However, the whistleblower warned that SecD could share sensitive data with the Biden administration, potentially influencing prosecutions or political retaliation.
BREAKING: President Trump has allegedly declined to have the FBI conduct background checks on his cabinet nominees, opting instead to use private investigators, according to CNN. pic.twitter.com/EtwnkMtQ4z
— Jesse Morgan (@Jesse_Morgan_) November 15, 2024
The disclosure also highlighted past instances where SecD allegedly retaliated against employees for political reasons, including denying clearances to veterans and pro-Trump individuals. These claims have added to concerns about bias within the bureau.
The irony, the great and wonderful FBI…https://t.co/dCmUEXLl4K
— Shermichael Singleton (@MrShermichael) November 15, 2024
As Trump prepares to take office, the whistleblower’s allegations raise questions about the integrity of the vetting process and the need for greater transparency and accountability within the FBI.
Trump’s Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz once said the FBI needs to be put down “like a bad dog that’s been turned against it’s owner.”
pic.twitter.com/1HCmn2IfPT— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) November 13, 2024
