Unprecedented Actions and Concerns: FBI's Handling of High-profile Investigations

🔍The FBI's handling of high-profile investigations, specifically the raid on President Trump's residence, has been a subject of concern.

🤝The FBI defends its actions, stating that they are committed to their mission of protecting the American people.

🔄Internal process changes have been made since previous concerns were raised, but some believe more needs to be done.

🏛️The role of the US attorney in investigations and the decision-making process between field offices and headquarters are points of contention.

🔒Ongoing investigations and pending legal cases limit the level of detail that can be discussed in public forums.

Why is the raid on President Trump's residence considered unprecedented?

—The raid on President Trump's residence was seen as unprecedented due to the nature of targeting a sitting president and the expectation of traditional protocols and considerations.

What changes have been made since concerns were raised in 2016?

—The FBI claims to have made internal process changes and to prioritize running investigations out of field offices instead of headquarters.

Why wasn't a US attorney assigned to the case from the beginning?

—The decision regarding the assignment of a US attorney is made by the Justice Department, and the FBI director cannot provide specific details about internal deliberations.

Did the FBI seek consent to search President Trump's residence?

—The FBI has stated that there is a detailed court filing that explains the process leading up to the search. Due to the ongoing nature of the case, further details cannot be discussed.

What is the FBI's mission and how does it relate to these investigations?

—The FBI's mission is to protect the American people and uphold the US Constitution. The agency asserts that its actions align with its mission and the pursuit of justice.

00:00The video discusses the concerns and controversies surrounding the FBI's handling of high-profile investigations, with a focus on the raid on President Trump's residence.

01:10Senator Hagerty questions Director Ray about various aspects of the investigation, including the decision to run the case out of the Washington field office and the lack of a US attorney assigned to the case.

05:59Director Ray defends the FBI's actions and emphasizes their commitment to protecting the American people and upholding the US Constitution.

10:11Senator Hagerty expresses concerns about the FBI's handling of the investigation and highlights perceived irregularities and shortcomings.

11:48The video concludes with the acknowledgment that ongoing investigations and legal proceedings impose restrictions on the level of detail that can be discussed openly.