Oversight Chairman Comer to hold FBI director in contempt of Congress over Biden document
Reese Gorman
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After being briefed on and viewing a document alleging President Joe Biden was involved in a $5 million bribery scandal on Monday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said he would move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
Comer issued a subpoena in partnership with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on May 3, demanding access to the FBI-generated FD-1023 form they say alleges an exchange of money between Biden and a foreign national that could have influenced U.S. policy decisions. Comer was able to view the document along with House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) at Monday’s briefing. But, the FBI refused to hand over the document alleging the bribery scandal to the full House Oversight Committee, Comer said, and therefore he will now start the process of holding the agency’s director in contempt.
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“Given the severity and complexity of the allegations contained within this record, Congress must investigate further,” Comer said in a statement. “Americans have lost trust in the FBI’s ability to enforce the law impartially and demand answers, transparency, and accountability. The Oversight Committee must follow the facts for the American people and ensure the federal government is held accountable.”