FBI Director Chris Wray Fires Back At 'Insane' GOP Claims Of Bias

FBI Director Chris Wray on Wednesday said GOP accusations that he used his power to oppress conservatives are “insane.”

After Republicans complained for several hours during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that the FBI had been “weaponized” against GOPers, Wray offered a reality check.

“The idea that I am biased against conservatives seems somewhat insane to me, given my own personal background,” he said in response to a question from Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.).

Wray, a registered Republican, was nominated for his position by former President Donald Trump, who said at the time of his selection that Wray had “impeccable credentials” including a stint as associate deputy attorney general in the George W. Bush administration.

For much of the hearing, Republicans suggested that the FBI under Wray has sought to persecute Trump and his supporters.