Overview

• FBI questioned employees about a colleague's political views and stance on COVID-19 vaccines.
• The whistleblower, a former FBI agent, had his security clearance revoked following the Capitol riot.
• Documents suggest the FBI may have politicized the security clearance process to target disfavored views.
• The whistleblower's legal team argues this infringes on First Amendment rights.
• Empower Oversight has called for an investigation into the FBI's handling of security clearances.