The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, has been seeking a briefing from the FBI regarding Iran's hack of the Trump campaign. Jordan emphasized the importance of providing this information to the American people before Election Day.
The FBI has not yet confirmed if or when officials will brief Jordan and his committee on the matter. Jordan raised concerns about the hacking incident, pointing out the potential implications and questions surrounding the issue.
He highlighted the seriousness of the situation, especially considering that the hack was carried out by Iran, a known adversarial nation with a history of hostile actions.
The Trump campaign acknowledged that the documents obtained were intended to interfere in the 2024 election and create chaos within the democratic process.
In addition to the Iran hack, Jordan also expressed interest in obtaining information related to other issues, such as the release of a letter from an individual offering a bounty for the assassination of President Trump.
Furthermore, Jordan sought details from Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz regarding confidential human sources from the FBI and their involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
Despite multiple requests from the House Judiciary Committee for a briefing, the FBI has not yet provided the information requested. Jordan emphasized the importance of transparency and cooperation in providing crucial information to the public before a significant election.
The FBI, while acknowledging the importance of congressional oversight, stated that they have been working to accommodate the committee's requests by providing documents and briefings.
Jordan expressed frustration over the lack of cooperation from the FBI and indicated that all options are on the table to obtain the necessary information for the American people.
The House Judiciary Committee has made numerous attempts to secure a briefing from the FBI, but so far, their requests have not been fully met. Jordan reiterated the committee's commitment to obtaining the information needed to address critical issues affecting the country and political candidates.
