In Rare Move, Republican Senators Call for Hegseth’s FBI Report to be Released
In a surprising move, three Republican senators have called for the FBI report on ousted Trump administration official Pete Hegseth’s alleged mishandling of classified documents to be made public. Senators Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham, and Chuck Grassley, all Republicans, submitted a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray requesting the report’s release.
Hegseth, who served as CEO of the Veterans Affairs Secretary under former President Donald Trump, left his position earlier this year after allegations emerged that he had mishandled classified documents. An FBI investigation was launched to look into the matter.
The release of the FBI report is unusual, as such reports are typically classified and remain confidential. The senators cited the public’s right to know the findings of the investigation and the importance of transparency in their request.
The letter did not provide specific details about the report’s contents, but said that the public has a “right to know what happened” in the matter. The FBI has yet to comment on the request.
The rare move is seen as a sign of growing frustration among some Republican lawmakers with Hegseth’s handling of the matter. Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing and claimed that the allegations against him are politically motivated.
The FBI’s investigation into Hegseth’s handling of classified documents is ongoing. The agency has not publicly commented on the status of the investigation or the potential findings of the report.
The release of the FBI report could potentially shed more light on the matter and provide answers for the public. However, it is unclear whether the FBI will comply with the senators’ request or maintain the report’s confidentiality.