Whistleblowers accused the FBI of being weaponized for political gain – a bombshell allegation that "a lot" of agents share but conceal in fear of being "crushed" by the government, according to former special agent Garret O'Boyle.
Whistleblower and former special agents Garret O'Boyle and Steve Friend further exposed the FBI's "nefarious" politicization during an appearance on "Fox & Friends Weekend."
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"A lot of people do share our beliefs and convictions. I think they just aren't at the point that Steve, and I and others have gotten to. Or they're too afraid," O'Boyle explained. "Like we discussed in our testimony, they're too afraid because they know, they've seen our example that we will be crushed."
"I've made my oath to this country, and I'm going to stand by that oath no matter what the cost,"
— Whistleblower and former FBI special agent Garret O'Boyle
Garret O'Boyle and Steve Friend alleged they were the victims of retaliation for expressing concern over alleged politicization and weaponization of the FBI. They testified Thursday before House Subcommittee on Federal Government Weaponization.
Fellow whistleblower Steve Friend widened O'Boyle's claim, saying that he knows there are more people within the FBI who support their allegations.
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