A whistleblower from the FBI has alleged that the bureau’s Security Division (SecD) is politically biased, raising concerns about its ability to fairly vet President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees. The allegations, shared with the House Judiciary Committee, suggest that political agendas have compromised the clearance process.
The whistleblower claimed that SecD officials, including FBI Director Christopher Wray and Deputy Director Paul Abbate, can review and potentially manipulate background investigations. The division has been accused of retaliating against employees with conservative or pro-Trump views, casting doubt on its impartiality in screening Trump’s appointees.
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 team has reportedly bypassed FBI background checks for some nominees, relying on private firms instead. Unconventional picks like former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and Matt Gaetz for Attorney General have heightened the stakes for fair and transparent vetting.
The FBI maintains that its role is purely fact-finding, with final decisions left to the White House. However, the whistleblower warned that SecD officials have previously shared sensitive information with the current administration, raising fears of political retaliation.
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 irony, the great and wonderful FBI…https://t.co/dCmUEXLl4K
— Shermichael Singleton (@MrShermichael) November 15, 2024
The disclosure also alleged that SecD has selectively revoked clearances for employees based on their political beliefs while allowing individuals accused of misconduct to retain access. These claims have intensified scrutiny of the FBI’s role in high-profile investigations.
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
As Trump prepares to enter office, the whistleblower’s allegations underscore the need for reform within the FBI and greater oversight of the clearance process.
