Raskin accuses Patel, DOJ of millions in improper settlements to former FBI agents
Key takeaways
- All of these handouts constitute an astounding and lawless abuse of government office and taxpayer dollars, Rep.
- Political appointees from your office, as well as staffers to Sen. [Chuck] Grassley, have personally involved themselves in making these dumbfounding funding decisions.
- The letter was sent shortly before FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before Senate appropriators about the bureau s budget.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
You have now proceeded behind closed doors to order the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to pay millions of dollars to former FBI agents who were suspended, fired, and had their clearances revoked for criminal activity, major breaches of national security, or violations of the standards of conduct and professionalism required of law enforcement agents. All of these handouts constitute an astounding and lawless abuse of government office and taxpayer dollars, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the top Democrat on the panel, wrote to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Political appointees from your office, as well as staffers to Sen. [Chuck] Grassley, have personally involved themselves in making these dumbfounding funding decisions.
The letter was sent shortly before FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before Senate appropriators about the bureau s budget.