In a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing, FBI Director Christopher Wray made a startling revelation.
An individual associated with the FBI is currently under internal investigation for posting an "outrageous, totally inappropriate, and unacceptable" comment about the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
This shocking disclosure came to light during Wray's sworn testimony on the investigation into the attempted assassination that took place at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
According to Fox News, the hearing saw Representative Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas, probing Wray about the possibility of any FBI agents expressing disappointment or editorializing about the failed assassination attempt on Trump. Wray responded, stating that while he was unaware of any agents making such inappropriate remarks, there was one instance of an individual posting a highly inappropriate comment. This individual, whose identity and role within the agency remain undisclosed, has been referred to the FBI's inspection division for an internal investigation.
The hearing also unveiled further details about the assassination attempt on the former president and the subsequent investigation into the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks. Wray revealed that Crooks had conducted a search on his laptop about the John F. Kennedy shooting and had flown a drone near the rally site just two hours before Trump was scheduled to appear.
The FBI is still uncertain about how Crooks managed to access the rooftop from where he attempted to assassinate Trump. Wray confirmed that no ladder was found at the scene, despite evidence that Crooks had purchased one. This information was shared in response to a query from Representative Steve Cohen, a Democrat from Tennessee.
The hearing occurred a day after the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Cheatle stepped down amid bipartisan pressure over the failed security measures at the Trump rally on July 13. Fox News Digital has reached out to the FBI for further comment on these developments.
The investigation into this shocking incident continues, with the FBI committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct within its ranks. The agency's swift action in addressing the inappropriate comment underscores its dedication to upholding the principles of professionalism and respect for the office of the presidency, regardless of political affiliation.
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