On 12/5/2023, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Wray’s testimony came as the FBI faces continued scrutiny by a House investigation into “weaponized” government under the Biden administration.
‘Hiding Behind the Skirts of the Attorney General’ on Hunter Biden
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, grilled Wray about the investigation of Hunter Biden on the same day that three House committees conducting an impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden, released a report alleging favorable treatment of the Bidens by the Justice Department.
The report from the three House committees—Oversight and Accountability, Judiciary, and Ways and Means—said that before U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss was named as a special counsel, Justice Department officials confirmed that Weiss lacked authority as a U.S. attorney to fully investigate the first son.
Cruz asked Wray about two IRS whistleblowers’ testimony about improper infuence exerted on the agency’s tax-related investigation of the younger Biden, who is accused of trading on his father’s name in overseas business deals in Ukraine, China, and other countries.
“I would refer you to the ongoing investigation being led by special counsel Weiss,” Wray said.
Cruz later followed up by asking: “The FBI, do they make a routine of allowing partisan political optics to prevent investigating serious evidence of corruption?”
Wray denied that’s the case, but Cruz became agitated.
“My instructions to our people on this and on every other investigation are that we are to follow the facts wherever they lead, no matter who likes it, no matter what political influence,” Wray said.
Cruz asked: “Then why didn’t you get the GPS data on where Joe Biden and Hunter Biden were?”
Wray replied: “Again, Senator, with respect, I can’t discuss an ongoing investigation.”
Cruz expressed more frustration.
“But it’s not with respect. Director Wray, you and I have gone round and round on this,” the Texas Republican said. “Every time you’re asked about this, the answer is it’s an ongoing investigation.”
“Of course, the investigation isn’t ongoing,” Cruz added. “You are not doing the work. You’ve got whistleblowers pointing out that you are not doing the work, and you are hiding behind the skirt of the attorney general.”
Senator Cruz raised concerns about Attorney General statements made before Congress, asserting, “The Attorney General testified… I have pledged not to interfere with the Hunter Biden investigation.
I have carried through on that pledge.” Senator Cruz demanded clarity from Director Wray, asking bluntly, “Was the Attorney General telling the truth when he said this?”
Director Wray avoided confirming the veracity of the Attorney General’s statements, stating, “I can’t speak to the attorney general’s testimony. I can only tell you what my instructions have been to our people.”
Continuing the inquiry, Senator Cruz pressed on whether investigators were permitted to explore potential corruption involving Joe Biden, insinuating whistleblower claims that the Department of Justice (DOJ) restricted inquiries into the former Vice President. “Was the DOJ saying Joe Biden’s off limits?” Senator Cruz questioned.
Despite Senator Cruz’s persistent interrogation, Director Wray maintained the FBI’s commitment to nonpartisanship in investigations, deflecting the specifics of ongoing probes to the special counsel. “That is a longstanding policy that has been in place through multiple administrations,” Director Wray remarked.
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Cruz: Hiding Behind the Skirts of AG on Hunter Biden; FBI Dir Wray: ongoing investigation