Yassamin Ansari Questions FBI Official on Trump, Epstein Files Controversy

Inquiry into FBI Handling of Epstein Files

• 🎯 Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari questioned Acting Section Chief of the FBI's Violent Crimes Unit, Justin Garris, regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files.
• 🔍 Ansari specifically asked if FBI agents reviewing the Epstein files were instructed to flag documents mentioning Donald Trump.
• ❓ Garris stated he was not privy to such information firsthand but acknowledged seeing reports in media outlets.

Political Interference Concerns

• ⚠️ Ansari raised concerns about a pattern of political interference within the Trump administration, citing firings of DOJ employees involved in cases connected to Trump.
• ⚖️ She referenced the dismissal of federal prosecutor Moren Comey, who worked on cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
• 🏛️ The congresswoman contrasted these alleged actions with FBI Director Cash Patel's statement that the FBI must be independent and not influenced by political considerations.

FBI Official's Response

• 🛡️ Garris affirmed that FBI agents uphold the Constitution and protect communities, stating that such a directive would be in conflict with the director's intentions.
• 🇺🇸 He also highlighted his oath as a Marine to support and defend the Constitution.
• 🚫 Garris denied receiving any direction, request, or suggestion regarding the Epstein files in preparation for the hearing.

Call for Transparency

• 📢 Ansari expressed that the Trump administration has not interfered with Garris's work, but voiced that thousands of employees, particularly those investigating the Epstein case, face unacceptable political interference.
• 📰 She concluded by stating the demand for the full release of these files so the American people can see what Donald Trump is hiding.