During a recent testimony to the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, raised several issues regarding FBI Director Christopher Wray and the agency's handling of certain situations.
Roy expressed his belief that Wray is currently facing challenges and described him as being 'pretty embattled at the moment.' He highlighted various concerns, including the FBI's response to a recent assassination attempt on a former president and current Republican nominee.
One of the key points Roy mentioned was the FBI's alleged cover-up of the fact that they had lowered their standards for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. He also criticized the agency for what he perceived as attempts to obscure the mental competency of the president.
Furthermore, Roy questioned the FBI's handling of a 20-year-old lone shooter who had visited the event location multiple times before the incident and even flew a drone overhead on the day of the event. Roy wondered why the FBI did not have better security measures in place to prevent such an attack.
One particularly 'astounding' aspect for Roy was the FBI's inability to prevent the shooter despite his repeated visits to the site and the use of a drone just 200 yards away on the day of the event.
These concerns raised by Rep. Chip Roy shed light on the challenges and criticisms faced by FBI Director Christopher Wray and the agency as a whole. The issues discussed during the testimony underscore the importance of accountability and transparency within law enforcement agencies.