On Friday, FBI Director Christopher Wray ordered an internal review into the investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Its purpose, as detailed by the FBI, is to determine whether there was any misconduct or errors made by bureau officials during the course of their investigation
The bobbleheads in the media immediately portrayed Wray as being caught between “appeasing” the President and “protecting” the institution he leads. WaPo reports that Gregory Bower, who formerly worked under Wray, said, “I don’t know what the point is, other than to appease the attorney general.” In the entire WaPo article there is not a single mention of the egregious misconduct by both the FBI and Mueller’s Hit Squad.
This media narrative ignores the facts that have surfaced during the last few months showing conclusively that LTG Flynn was framed by the FBI. It ignores the fact that Brady material was withheld by the prosecution. It also ignores the bizarre actions taken by Judge Sullivan recently. Sullivan is currently under orders by the DC Circuit Court to explain his actions by June 1st.
While some may express optimism that the FBI is finally taking steps to look at their own actions, my skepticism is on hot standby. The real question is why now?
Sundance over at CTH notes,
The most likely answer is simply sunlight. The corrupt FBI activity was clearly evident within the organization in 2018 and 2019. However, the recent change is the public awareness of it with documented evidence.
Keep in mind there are dozens of currently employed FBI officials, agents, analysts and administrators who participated in the effort. As a result of USAO Jeff Jensen reviewing the activity; and in combination with DNI Ric Grenell declassifying and releasing the information to the public; FBI Director Chris Wray has no choice.
Is there another reason? Is this an act of self-preservation? Has information finally leaked from John Durham’s investigation about who may be indicted? After all, one can only keep a secret in Washington for so long. Are those indictments imminent? Do those indictments include current and/or former FBI employees? If Wray has heard these leaks, is he trying to blunt the impact of any potential indictments on the current FBI?
This could be an interesting summer.