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Christopher Wray Refuses to Confirm or Deny FBI Investigation of Joe Biden
In one of many exchanges during Wednesday’s hearing, FBI Director Christopher Wray maintained a firm stance of neutrality when pressed to comment on whether Joe Biden is currently under investigation by the U.S. Attorney in Delaware.
The inquiry pertained to payments from Burisma, the Ukrainian energy company, and any other foreign entities with Biden.
“Did Joe Biden take payments from Burisma or any other foreign companies as vice president, president, or private citizen Biden?” Rep. Tiffany (R-WI) asked.
Wray acknowledged an ongoing investigation led by the U.S. Attorney in Delaware, Mr. Weiss, which the FBI’s Baltimore field office is actively supporting. However, Wray declined to clarify the exact subject or focus of this inquiry.
“So the President is under investigation?” Tiffany followed up.
“I’m not going to confirm or speak to who is or isn’t under investigation for what. I’m simply going to tell you…”
“So he’s not under investigation?” asked Tiffany.
“I didn’t say that either. By long-standing department policy and practice. By long-standing department policy and practice. I’m not going to be confirming or denying who is or isn’t under investigation.” Wray finished.
WATCH:
FBI Director Wray refuses to confirm or deny that Joe Biden is under criminal investigation by the US Attorney in Delaware.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 12, 2023
On Wednesday, House Republicans directed a series of strong criticisms at Wray, alleging that his actions have eroded public faith in the law enforcement agency. They further accused him of demonstrating bias in the investigations into ex-President Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
In response to the criticism, admitted to previous missteps while emphasizing that measures have been implemented to rectify these issues. He also had heated exchanges with Republicans who claimed he and the FBI were biased against conservatives.
REACTIONS:
He'd be spilling the beans if it was Trump he was talking about.
— A Good Shepherd – SheepDog Society LLC (@QPsyOps) July 12, 2023
FBI is investigating Ukrainian bribes? Probably investigating how to cover them up.
— Pete Reilly, Stochastic Deplorable 🇺🇸 (@petenet321) July 12, 2023
https://twitter.com/Commie__Crusher/status/1679235280497147904?s=20
That’d be GREAT but we know Wray lies every time he opens his mouth so I’ll take that statement with a grain of salt.
— 🌷Silvina🌷 (@SilvinaFlorida) July 12, 2023
It's sad that the FBI is so corrupt that it wasn't a no brainer that there would be an investigation.
— LegalBlondy52 (@legal_blondy52) July 12, 2023
How to say yes, without saying yes..
— Chas W (@Cg_Chas) July 12, 2023
