Jim Jordan Questions Kash Patel on FBI Surveillance and Trump Investigation

FBI Surveillance and Targeting Allegations

• 🎯 Rep. Jim Jordan questioned Kash Patel regarding allegations of the FBI spying on parents at school board meetings, targeting Catholics, and censoring Americans.
• ⚠️ Patel denied that the FBI targets individuals for their faith, political beliefs, or for shopping at specific stores.
• 🚫 Claims that the FBI is purging agents for conservative viewpoints or labeling the Betsy Ross flag as a hate symbol were also denied.

John Brennan and the Steele Dossier

• 🤥 Jordan presented evidence suggesting John Brennan lied to Congress about his knowledge and use of the Steele Dossier in intelligence assessments.
• 🔍 An ongoing investigation into the events surrounding the dossier's use in late 2016 and early 2017 was mentioned.

Chris Wray and Document Handling

• 📄 A significant discrepancy was highlighted in the number of documents provided by the FBI to the committee under Director Wray compared to previous administrations, particularly concerning the Richmond field office's memo about spying on a priest.
• ❓ Jordan questioned why Wray might hide information, suggesting it could be related to the FBI's actions concerning a priest's penitent confidence.

Code Names and Leak Investigations

• 🕵️‍♂️ Jordan inquired about code names like "Tropical Vortex" and "Riding Hood," which Patel identified as related to leak investigations from 2017.
• 🔒 Patel stated that many of these investigations are classified and ongoing, but the FBI is working to declassify documents as investigations close.

FISA Application and Presidential Surveillance

• 📄 The scenario of government officials leaking information, which is then reported by the press and used to further investigations, was discussed in the context of the FISA application for Carter Page and the Trump campaign.
• 🇺🇸 It was confirmed that such actions, involving the surveillance of Americans and specifically the President of the United States, did occur.
• 👏 Jordan acknowledged Patel's role in exposing these activities.