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Exclusive: Biden FBI probed GOP members after prosecutors privately called allegation ‘completely incredible’

Grassley obtained records about the investigation and was expected to present them at a Senate Judiciary hearing.

Exclusive: Biden FBI probed GOP members after prosecutors privately called allegation ‘completely incredible’
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Documents obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley show the FBI investigated several Republican members of Congress over Jan. 6-related allegations, even as prosecutors privately questioned the allegations’ credibility. Grassley and other Republicans say the records show politically motivated investigative conduct; the article reports that the investigation was later closed.

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Senate Judiciary chair who obtained records about the FBI investigation

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Paul A. Gosar
R · AZ-9

Arizona representative whose records and conduct were examined in the FBI investigation

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Colorado representative whose records and conduct were examined in the FBI investigation

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President discussed as the subject of Jack Smith’s later prosecution

Former president referenced in descriptions of the administration during which the investigation began

Mikie Sherrill
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Then-Democratic New Jersey representative whose allegations helped prompt the inquiry

Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SEN

Missouri senator who condemned the investigation in a statement

Mo Brooks
Former U.S. Representative (R-AL)

Former Alabama representative named in the allegations examined by the FBI

Andy Biggs
R · AZ-5

Arizona representative named in allegations examined by the FBI

Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Wisconsin senator who criticized the investigation and described his oversight efforts

ALSO MENTIONED  Ali Alexander, Stop the Steal rally organizer whose claim was examined in the investigation; Jack Smith, Former special counsel whose team included two of the prosecutors

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Grassley Releases Records on FBI Probe of GOP Lawmakers’ Jan. 6 Tours

Outlets agree that records Grassley obtained and released describe an FBI investigation of Republican lawmakers tied to Jan. 6 allegations, despite prosecutors’ doubts about the allegations. Center outlets focus on Grassley’s conclusion that the inquiry lacked a factual basis. Right-leaning outlets stress that the FBI proceeded despite prosecutors’ doubts and give prominence to Republican claims of politically motivated investigative conduct.

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