Staff Reports
FBI Director Christopher Wray recently showcased a remarkable level of confusion regarding the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and his own second-in-command felt the need to swoop in like a superhero. During a testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Wray raised eyebrows by suggesting, twice, that Trump wasn’t actually hit by a bullet during an outdoor rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. There’s a fine line between being cautious and sounding downright ridiculous, and Wray waltzed right over it.
This spectacle peaked when Senator John Kennedy, known for both his wit and unwavering commitment to truth, decided to pull the truth out of Wray’s deputy, Paul Abbate. In a recent joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, Kennedy gave Abbate a straightforward opportunity to clarify the situation. The question posed was simple: Did anyone at the FBI doubt that Trump was struck by a bullet? Abbate’s emphatic response left little doubt on the FBI’s side, explicitly stating that there had always been certainty about Trump being shot.
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Now, one might pause to consider why Wray chose the vague route when discussing the specifics of a deadly assassination attempt. His comments hinted at potential confusion over whether Trump was hit by a bullet or perhaps something more absurd, like shrapnel. With an actual attempt on the former president’s life taking place, one has to wonder if Wray was deliberately throwing a curveball, possibly to downplay the seriousness of the situation. After all, it’s not every day a former president is nearly assassinated.
The senator took the opportunity to drive home the absurdity of Wray’s claims. He playfully suggested alternatives that could have accounted for the injury – was it the Zorgonian space laser? Or maybe a rogue murder hornet? Alas, it turned out to be a bullet fired by the assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks. The ridiculousness of the moment coalesced into a striking realization – Wray’s floundering response effectively contradicted the clarity provided by his deputy.
Ultimately, this exchange raised serious questions about Wray’s competence as the FBI director. The real issue at hand wasn’t just the type of projectile that struck Trump but the fact that this was a genuine assassination attempt, with real consequences. With an innocent man dead and others critically injured, further lightness on the implications of the FBI’s response felt misplaced. Wray’s attempts to dance around the truth not only undermined the severity of the incident but also kept the door wide open for Democratic talking points aimed at discrediting Trump during a critical time.
The aftermath of this public blunder is telling. Rather than bolstering his credibility, Wray managed to cast doubt on his own professionalism, making it clear that he is either grossly incompetent or has an unsettling habit of manufacturing alternative realities. In any case, his inability to present a straightforward account of a life-threatening event underscores a troubling narrative within the FBI and its management. Wray may want to brush up on facts before he takes the stage again, because his performance is nothing short of a masterclass in misdirection.
