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Republicans accuse FBI of being ‘obsessed’ with politics, lol

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray prepares to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray prepares to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee Photo: Chip Somodevilla (Getty Images)

While both Republicans and Democrats on the judiciary committee shared concerns over potential FISA misuses, members of the GOP were far more critical of the FBI as an institution. Multiple lawmakers used the hearing as a platform to sound off on what they viewed as an overly politicized organization with a seemingly personal vendetta against former President Donald Trump. Wisconsin Republican Rep. Thomas Tiffany took those accusations.

“Is the FBIs obsession with politics undermining crime-fighting in America,” Tiffany asked. He then said he was skeptical any reforms proposed by Congress would actually see the light of day.

“Can we trust them [the FB]I to reform?” he asked.

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