A whistleblower from the FBI has accused the bureau’s Security Division (SecD) of political bias, warning that it cannot be trusted to conduct fair background checks for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees. The allegations, detailed in a disclosure reviewed by The Washington Times, claim the division has been “contaminated by political agendas.”
According to the whistleblower, FBI leadership, including Director Christopher Wray and Deputy Director Paul Abbate, can access background investigations and potentially influence their outcomes. The disclosure also alleges that SecD has previously weaponized the clearance process to deny clearances to individuals with conservative beliefs or connections to Trump.
Personally, I have a ton of issues with the FBI that go beyond my politics. I frankly don’t trust it as an agency because of its history of targeting Black leaders and activists.
This isn’t even about Trump’s potential nominee to me because some things supersede politics. This… pic.twitter.com/i79SOIQzXQ
— Shermichael Singleton (@MrShermichael) November 15, 2024
Trump’s transition team has reportedly bypassed traditional FBI background checks for some nominees, relying instead on private companies. High-profile selections, such as former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and former Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, have drawn attention from the left as potential wavemakers that may, according to reports, see pushback from D.C. organizations.
BREAKING: President Trump has allegedly declined to have the FBI conduct background checks on his cabinet nominees, opting instead to use private investigators, according to CNN. pic.twitter.com/EtwnkMtQ4z
— Jesse Morgan (@Jesse_Morgan_) November 15, 2024
The FBI defended its role in presidential transitions, stating that its investigations focus on character and conduct, with results forwarded to the White House for final decisions. However, the whistleblower alleged that the same officials overseeing these checks have retaliated against employees for their political views, raising concerns about the impartiality of the process.
The irony, the great and wonderful FBI…https://t.co/dCmUEXLl4K
— Shermichael Singleton (@MrShermichael) November 15, 2024
The whistleblower also warned that information collected during background checks could be shared with the current administration or other agencies, potentially influencing prosecutions or political retaliation. This claim adds to existing scrutiny of the FBI’s handling of politically sensitive cases.
Trump’s Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz once said the FBI needs to be put down “like a bad dog that’s been turned against it’s owner.”
pic.twitter.com/1HCmn2IfPT— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) November 13, 2024
These revelations come as Trump prepares to enter office with a promise to overhaul federal agencies, including the FBI. The allegations against SecD underscore the challenges his administration faces in securing a fair and impartial vetting process for appointees.
