Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan has criticized the FBI, saying it is out to “purge” conservative employees.
Jordan shared the comments during a recent Fox News interview.
This is absolutely an act of illegal activity on behalf of the FBI who is controlled by the Biden Administration. It’s way past time to put an end to this & all of Biden’s failed policies. Jim Jordan: FBI Is Engaging in Purge of ‘Conservative Employees’ https://t.co/hkoFMbIdhI
— Lady Tigress (@LadyConstance8) October 1, 2022
The remarks
“During this investigation, we have received protected whistleblower disclosures that the FBI is engaging in a ‘purge’ of employees with conservative views by revoking their security clearances and indefinitely suspending these employees,” Jordan said. in an interview with Fox News.
Jordan and other conservative leaders have started investigating “serious allegations of abuse and misconduct within the senior leadership of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
From Fox News – Jim Jordan hits back after FBI denies his allegations of a conservative ‘purge’: ‘Are you kidding me?’ Jim Jordan hits back after FBI denies his allegations of a conservative ‘purge’: ‘Are you kidding me?’https://t.co/G8D2mxreX8
— Samantha Cook (@stitcher994) September 30, 2022
The FBI’s response
“The FBI does not target or take adverse action against employees for exercising their First Amendment rights or for their political views; to allege otherwise is false and misleading,” an FBI spokesperson said.
“The FBI is required to follow established policies and procedures, to include a thorough investigation, when suspending or revoking a security clearance,” it added.
Jim Jordan: FBI is retaliating against whistleblowers who disclosed ‘purge’ of conservate agents https://t.co/2OvYLRUhu5 pic.twitter.com/FK6CSbWn1B
— Conservative News (@BIZPACReview) September 30, 2022
The new claim by Jordan and response by the FBI are part of an ongoing battle between conservatives and the agency to address the alleged targeting of conservatives.
The FBI’s raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and other recent raids show the agency appears to be turning more politicized.
The timing is also concerning, with the recent efforts taking place just weeks ahead of key November midterm elections.