FBI Investigation Shutdown
- The FBI ended an investigation into a suspected Chinese Communist Party plot to interfere in the 2020 election.
- The closure contradicts then-FBI Director Christopher Wray’s congressional testimony.
Suppression of Intelligence Reports
- Senator Chuck Grassley released documents showing the FBI suppressed intelligence about a CCP scheme involving fake drivers’ licenses and mail-in votes for Joe Biden.
- An intelligence report from the Albany, N. Y. , field office in summer 2020 alleged that the Chinese government was making “tens of thousands” of fake drivers’ licenses.
- The report was not investigated due to Wray's testimony, claiming no historical evidence of coordinated voter fraud.
Wray’s Testimony and FBI Concerns
- Wray stated there was no coordinated national voter fraud effort in major elections.
- He assured that the FBI would investigate any evidence of widespread mail-in voter fraud.
- An FBI Albany analyst expressed discomfort about suppressing the report for political reasons, stressing an apolitical stance was vital to the organization.
Additional Context from Intelligence Source
- The Albany office re-interviewed the confidential source and found additional supporting evidence.
- Officials believed the source was “competent” and “authentic” in their statements.
Order from FBI Leadership
- FBI headquarters ordered the recall of the intelligence document, raising concerns about political decision-making.
- Grassley criticized the Wray-led FBI as “deeply broken” and failing its national security mission.
Lack of Meaningful Investigation
- The FBI's China division did not take significant steps to investigate the allegations of election interference.
- Earlier, the Trump administration closed the foreign influence task force due to concerns over censorship of online speech.
Grassley’s Efforts for Transparency
- Grassley requested additional information on the destroyed intelligence document and investigation efforts.
- FBI communication indicated a lack of active investigation into the reported Chinese election interference despite corroborating evidence.
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