Wagner Statement on Raid of Former President Trump's Home

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on the unprecedented raid of former President Trump's home:

"At a time when American faith in government institutions and the media is at an all-time low, the unprecedented raid of former President Donald Trump’s home by the FBI is truly shocking and furthers our nation’s mistrust of government at all levels. 

"For the American legal system to work and truly live up to the standard that justice should be blind, the application of criminal statutes should not be used selectively against political opponents.  The Department of Justice lost credibility in the eyes of many Americans over the past decade, on multiple levels, and they need to be held accountable for their politically motivated actions.

"Distrust breeds resentment and anger in our communities when there is no transparency and no accountability for such unprecedented actions.  FBI Director Wray and Attorney General Garland need to immediately explain to the American people, and to Congress, why this search and seizure was necessary.  Anything less than full and complete transparency on their part will further divide our nation and is a miscarriage of justice.  

"If Democrat leaders in Congress won’t lead an investigation into this unprecedented FBI raid, I am confident that Republican leadership will conduct strong and appropriate oversight."