Experts Say Allegation FBI is Inflating ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’ Numbers Looks Political

Experts Say Allegation FBI is Inflating ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’ Numbers Looks Political
The J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington on July 21, 2022. Chung I Ho/The Epoch Times
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Recent allegations by FBI whistleblowers that the bureau is pushing agents to inflate the numbers of violent extremism cases indicate political motivation, according to several experts. While merely labeling a case as violent extremism doesn’t mean the case is handled differently, it can mislead the public and even render the label itself meaningless.

The allegation was aired by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) in a July 27 letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray.

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