WASHINGTON (TND) — During a Thursday morning hearing of the House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, Rep. Linda Sanchez, D- Calif., questioned witness Marcus Allen over tweets she thought belonged to the now-suspended FBI staff operations specialist.

According to Allen's testimony, he alleged he was suspended from his post for whistleblowing against partisan-driven enforcement within the bureau. When given the opportunity, Rep. Sanchez pointed rapid succession questions toward the witness.

Mr. Allen, have you ever used Twitter, yes or no," Rep. Sanchez asked Allen.

I have utilized Twitter, yes I have," FBI specialist Marcus Allen responded back to Rep. Sanchez,

Is your account @MarcusA97050645," Rep. Sanchez questioned.

That is absolutely not my account, ma'am," Allen responded.

"Alright, that's not your account?" she asked. For a brief moment, it appeared she understood that perhaps her background information on the Twitter account was incorrect.

Then, without skipping a beat, Rep. Sanchez seemingly ignored Marcus Allen's rebuff that the Twitter account of 132 followers did not belong to him and pressed forward regardless.

Well, on December 5, 2022, an account under the name under Marcus Allen retweeted a tweet..." Sanchez began to say before she was interrupted by Allen, who was once again trying to set the record straight.

That's not my account, ma'am," Allen protested, repeating himself in a firmer manner.

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