FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday, warning of an increased terrorist threat to the U.S. following a deadly Hamas attack on Israel. Wray listed multiple foreign terrorist organizations, including Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Hezbollah, that have called for attacks on Americans and Western nations.
However, this warning comes in stark contrast to the FBI’s recent focus on pro-life activists, conservatives, and supporters of President Donald Trump, raising questions about the agency’s priorities. One critic pointed out, “Maybe your FBI should have focused on real threats? Like Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Islamic terrorist supporters? Instead of pro-life Christians praying outside of abortion clinics? And parents at school board meetings? And Trump supporters on January 6th?”
Maybe wasting resources on parents and pta meetings wasn’t such a good idea after all?https://t.co/J79CRr5jxM
— Jeff Harris (@TheVotersSay) October 31, 2023
This is not the first time the FBI has faced criticism for its handling of domestic threats. The agency has been accused of overreaching its authority and targeting law-abiding citizens while failing to address real threats to national security.
The timing of Wray’s warning is also notable, as it comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and concerns about the potential for terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. It is imperative that the FBI takes these threats seriously and focuses its resources on protecting Americans from terrorism rather than chasing after political opponents of the current administration.
Furthermore, Wray’s warning about the loss of FISA 702 privileges, which allows the agency to conduct surveillance on foreign targets, seems disingenuous given the FBI’s history of misusing these privileges to target American citizens. The public would be more receptive to this argument if the agency had a better track record of respecting civil liberties and the rule of law.
Wray warns of Hamas-inspired terror attacks while his FBI has been busy chasing Trump supporters https://t.co/EGdRkRw6P3 via @BIZPACReview
— David Smithers (@DavidSmithers13) November 1, 2023
President Trump has been a vocal critic of the FBI’s actions, particularly the agency’s targeting of his supporters and their involvement in the January 6th events. As he gears up for a potential 2024 presidential campaign, it is crucial that the FBI is held accountable for its actions and that the agency refocuses its efforts on protecting Americans from real threats.
Wray’s warning of an increased terrorist threat is a reminder that the U.S. is not immune to the dangers of global terrorism. However, it is also a reminder that the FBI must be vigilant in its duty to protect Americans from all threats, both foreign and domestic, without playing politics or targeting specific groups based on their beliefs or political affiliations.
It is time for the FBI to get its priorities straight and focus on the real threats facing America rather than wasting time and resources on politically motivated investigations.
