“Director Wray, what are y’all doing? This makes no sense,” Cruz continued as he turned to point to a graphic mock-up behind him of the training aid sent to Project Veritas. “Do you agree with this FBI guidance?” Cruz asked. In response, Wray claimed (of course) that he was not familiar with the particular training aid Cruz was referencing and as such, he could not comment on it specifically. The FBI director added: “I will tell you that when we put out intelligence products, including ones that reference symbols, which we do across a wide variety of contexts, we usually make great pains, take great pains to put caveats and warnings in the document that make clear that a symbol alone is not considered evidence of violent extremism.” “Director Wray, you don’t include things like Antifa. You don’t include things like Black Lives Matter. Instead, you identify patriotic Americans as suspect," Cruz said in reply, again referencing the FBI training document. The FBI noted in a statement to Newsweek regarding the alleged document: “It is our usual practice to decline comment on articles about allegedly leaked FBI documents, internal FBI products, or information shared with law enforcement partners. In this case, we would point out an online article referencing an allegedly leaked document on symbols that may be used by Militia Violent Extremists (MVE) contains the following words highlighted in bold near the top of the document: The use or sharing of these symbols alone should not independently be considered evidence of MVE presence or affiliation or serve as an indicator of illegal activity, as many individuals use these symbols for their original, historic meaning, or other non-violent purposes.” It’s not clear which “online article” the FBI was referring to. However, The Epoch Times reported on Wednesday regarding the training aid leaked to Project Veritas and included a graphic. The outlet noted: The “Domestic Terrorism Symbols Guide” was leaked to Project Veritas, which released images of the bulletin on its website and social media on Aug. 2. It includes such common images as the Gadsden flag, the Betsy Ross flag, and the Liberty Tree. The FBI is a compromised, politicized agency. Cruz is right to point that out. Sources include: ConservativeBrief.com TheEpochTimes.com Newsweek.comSen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slams his boot on the table in opposition to FBI guidelines on symbols that indicate violent extremist groups:
“I will self-report right now that everyday in the Senate I wear my boots that have the Gonzales battle flag on the back.” pic.twitter.com/HxsqbEXaqJ — The Recount (@therecount) August 4, 2022
The Highwire with Del Bigtree: Net Zero is a deliberate attack on global food supply
By Belle Carter // Share
Inflation causing financial stress on young, low-income Americans
By Kevin Hughes // Share
Debunking McGill's "dirty dozen" hit piece: Flawed sources, pharma ties, and biased reporting
By newseditors // Share
Your lyin' eyes: Corporate media panics with 'fact checks' over Biden's obvious decline
By newseditors // Share