The FBI never fully investigated allegations against Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing. Congress should immediately investigate Kavanaugh.
Dear MoveOn member,
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New sworn testimony shows that Trump-appointed FBI Director Christopher Wray admitted that the FBI never fully investigated the sexual assault evidence against Brett Kavanaugh because Trump's White House controlled the tip line (that received 4,500 tips!) and determined which leads the FBI would follow. It's shocking, but not surprising.
Clearly, this investigation was incomplete, inexcusable, and designed to dismiss the multiple cases of sexual assault brought forward. But Republicans rushed through Kavanagh's confirmation anyway.
Kavanaugh should never have been confirmed to the Supreme Court, but together, we can demand a thorough investigation and accountability for Kavanaugh's actions.
See the original email below.
Thanks for all you do.
–Justin, Jensine, Dan, Liia, and the rest of the team
New sworn testimony reveals that the FBI never fully investigated sexual assault evidence against Brett Kavanaugh. Congress must right this wrong—and impeach Kavanaugh in order to thoroughly investigate his lies and the cases of sexual assault and hold him accountable!
Dear MoveOn member,
On August 4, under oath before the Senate, FBI Director Christopher Wray admitted that the Trump White House controlled the tip line during Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, determining which leads the FBI would follow in investigating multiple allegations of sexual assault against Kavanaugh.1
This confirms what many critics already claimed: A politicized process, directed by Trump, curtailed a real investigation, denying due process to the brave women who raised accusations and giving us Justice Kavanaugh, who has cemented an extreme right-wing bloc on this illegitimate, packed court that overturned Roe v. Wade.
When Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, multiple women came forward bravely to share their experiences of Kavanaugh's sexual assault, aggression, and maliciousness. Last July, we learned the FBI never fully investigated these credible accusations—because they were following the Trump administration's politicized directions.2 This has now been confirmed by FBI Director Christopher Wray in infuriating detail in a Senate hearing.
Clearly, this investigation was incomplete, inexcusable, and designed to dismiss the multiple cases of sexual assault brought forward. Republicans rushed through Kavanagh's confirmation without a thorough investigation.
Furthermore, during his hearings, he attested to his respect for settled law—including the precedent of Roe v. Wade. As his recent decision to overturn Roe and strip abortion protections from hundreds of millions has demonstrated, he has no respect for our health, our autonomy, or for the truth.3 He and the other justices must be investigated and, if it is found they lied under oath, they must face consequences.
Kavanaugh's rushed confirmation, the White House interference in the investigation of sexual assault, and the failure of the FBI to thoroughly pursue the evidence wherever it may lead all contributed to Kavanaugh joining a right-wing bloc on a court that has been packed by Republican power grabs. This court is illegitimate—and it is showing itself wildly out of step with the American public. We must work to rebalance the court by expanding it, reforming it, and holding accountable those who sit on it.
Thanks for all you do.
–Justin, Jensine, Maralyn, Erica, and the rest of the team
1. "FBI Director: White House Guided Probe into Brett Kavanaugh's Background," Esquire, August 4, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/165420?t=22&akid=330349%2E40999114%2E7WcBF9
2. "Details on F.B.I. Inquiry Into Kavanaugh Draw Fire from Democrats," The New York Times, July 22, 2021
https://act.moveon.org/go/154806?t=24&akid=330349%2E40999114%2E7WcBF9
3. "Gillibrand: Some Supreme Court justices ‘lied’ about Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings," WSKG, May 6, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/162241?t=26&akid=330349%2E40999114%2E7WcBF9
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