Since
Thibault’s exit from the FBI, I’ve noticed more news articles and reporting
that hasn’t been accurate with respect to the allegations that I’ve made public.
Let
me take this opportunity to correct the record with respect to that inaccurate
reporting.
Some
reports have noted that the Hunter Biden criminal probe is ongoing, therefore
how can the allegations of Thibault shutting down investigative activity
relating to Hunter Biden be credible?
The
whistleblower disclosures to me relate to investigative activity and avenues of
information that originated separate from the ongoing Hunter Biden criminal
probe.
That’s
why the allegations I’ve brought forward are so important – we’re dealing with a
separate category of potentially criminal information relating to Hunter Biden that
the FBI has within its possession.
And,
the information received by the FBI was either verified or verifiable.
Even
so, based on allegations, the investigative activity was shut down by Thibault and
others based on the false assertion that it was disinformation.
To
be precise, FBI officials wanted to take action with respect to this separate
investigative information the FBI had in its possession relating to Hunter
Biden.
However,
Thibault blocked them from doing what would normally be done.
Accordingly,
the investigative activity and information couldn’t be advanced as it should’ve
been.
Which
means the FBI could’ve gathered more evidence with respect to Hunter Biden but
cut bait instead.
And
the FBI and Thibault cut bait right before the 2020 presidential election.
Since
the information and activity was shut down, it wouldn’t have initially been
shared with any ongoing criminal probe.
That
calls into question what U.S. Attorney Weiss is actually investigating. It also
calls into question what the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office is reviewing and
whether it’s the full scope of evidence.
I’ve
asked Director Wray about that. I asked him, “How can verified and verifiable
information relating to Hunter Biden’s potential criminality be shared with
U.S. Attorney Weiss if it is shut down?”
No
answer from Director Wray.
At
the Judiciary Committee’s August 4th oversight hearing, Director Wray said that
it’s his expectation that such information would be shared with relevant
offices. So, Director Wray, what have you done to ensure that your expectation
has been met?
Because
of Director Wray’s failure to answer, Congress is unaware of whether or not the
FBI has finally shared full and complete information and investigative activity
with any ongoing criminal probe.
Therefore,
without additional transparency from the government, there’s a very real chance
the Hunter Biden criminal probe doesn’t include the full evidentiary picture.
How
can the American people trust the results?
Some
have also questioned how an Assistant Special Agent in Charge like Thibault can
have so much power to open and close investigative activity.
Well,
that’s exactly what he did. And that power is often abused within the FBI.
For
example, on March
28th of this year, Chairman Durbin and I wrote a letter to the FBI about an
audit.
That
audit showed widespread violations of internal policies designed to ensure
proper handling of the FBI’s most sensitive investigations.
To
read from my letter with Chairman Durbin, “The FBI reviewed 353 Sensitive
Investigative Matters – just under half of all such matters that were pending
during this 18-month review period – and identified 747 violations.”
In
45 investigations, the FBI didn’t conduct or document a legal review prior to
opening it.
In
40 investigations, the FBI officials who opened a sensitive investigative
matter didn’t obtain approval from the relevant Special Agent in Charge or
Assistant Special Agent in Charge.
I
fear that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
In
conclusion, let’s look at Thibault’s recent statement and the allegations that
he didn’t address:
First,
he didn’t address his role in opening a Trump investigation based on liberal
news articles and information derived from a liberal non-profit.
Second,
he didn’t address his collaboration with Richard Pilger with respect to that
investigation.
Third,
he didn’t address efforts to water-down the Trump investigation memo sent to
Attorney General Garland and Director Wray which they ultimately approved.
Fourth,
he didn’t address the shutting down of investigative activity and avenues of
information relating to Hunter Biden.
Fifth,
he didn’t address the alleged criminality within the information provided to
the FBI about Hunter Biden.
Sixth,
he didn’t address the August 2020 assessment opened by Brian Auten that was
used to falsely label Hunter Biden information as disinformation.
Seventh,
he didn’t address his actions to try and improperly mark investigative closings
so that they couldn’t be opened in the future.
Lastly,
Thibault said that he “welcomes any investigation” into the allegations against
him.
Well,
Mr. Thibault, come on in.
Sit
for a transcribed interview with me and my colleagues.
