John Graff, former editor of Politico and the Washingtonian, warns that the current administration's efforts to stifle the FBI's counterterrorism program in the wake of January 6th investigations are akin to a '9/11' scenario. He expresses deep concern over the potential vulnerability this creates and questions the administration's motives.
Former Politico editor and Washingtonian magazine chief, John Graff , drew a chilling comparison between the current state of the FBI and the aftermath of 9/11. He expressed deep concern over the perceived weakening of the agency, particularly its domestic and foreign terror units, amidst the ongoing investigations into the January 6th Capitol riot. Graff argued that the very agents tasked with preventing another 9/11 are now being sidelined, potentially leaving the nation vulnerable.
He lamented the agency's current state, stating, 'It is already over, that institution is already dead,' and questioned if it could ever be rebuilt to its former glory.Graff's alarm was sparked by efforts to block the release of a list of agents involved in January 6th cases or Trump investigations. He viewed this as a symptom of a larger problem, describing the administration's actions as 'shocking' and highlighting the 'inconsistency of the logical consistency' of their announcements. He emphasized the importance of a robust intelligence community, stating, 'You would not want to gut the intelligence agencies that help us understand that part of the world and mitigate risks to the United States, here and abroad.' He further argued that weakening the FBI's counterterrorism program while simultaneously pursuing these buyouts could create unintended consequences.Graff questioned the potential fallout if the entire CIA were to agree to similar buyouts, suggesting it would spell trouble for the U.S. He believed the Trump administration's goal was driven by 'chaos' and 'wreckage,' adding that he didn't see a 'grand plan' beyond these buyouts. He dismissed the notion of cost-cutting as the driving force, pointing out that discarding decades of experience and millions of dollars in training would be detrimental. The former editor concluded that the next four years would change America forever, urging continued support for independent journalism during this critical time
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