Representative Ken Buck has publicly criticized his Republican colleagues, including Representatives Comer and Jim Jordan, for disregarding warnings about the credibility of former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov's claims against Joe Biden. Despite being advised of the lack of corroboration for Smirnov's allegations, they proceeded to present them as credible and significant to the public. Smirnov, who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship and was initially released from custody, has been re-arrested in Las Vegas, NV following a request from federal prosecutors to reverse a judge's order for his release on charges of making false statements to the FBI. The case has drawn attention due to its implications in the impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden, with Smirnov's allegations being central to the probe.
LATEST: A California federal judge will determine if former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov will be released from custody following his second arrest in Las Vegas on Thursday. https://t.co/HnVYjVHb3T
Alexander Smirnov was arrested and charged. DOJ wanted him jailed. Judge said no. DOJ asked to stay Smirnov's release. Judge said no. Smirnov went free 2/20. On morning of 2/22, as Smirnov met with lawyers, DOJ arrested him again. https://t.co/0RFKHwypK1 https://t.co/JX5nhSaxyC
The arrest during a meeting with his lawyers came after prosecutors appealed a ruling allowing Alexander Smirnov, who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, to be released with a GPS monitor ahead of trial on charges alleging he lied to the FBI. https://t.co/BnJC8VIZRp
Alexander Smirnov, the now-discredited star witness in Joe Biden’s impeachment, was re-arrested after being released from custody on charges of making false statements to the FBI that were handed down last week. https://t.co/gKRR6CoC9j
Smirnov arrested again after David Weiss asked a judge to reconsider another judge's order granting Smirnov release from custody on a personal recognizance bond and conditions. https://t.co/nOtHqMhM6x
BREAKING | NBC News: Alexander Smirnoff, former FBI CHS, has been re-arrested on the same charges he initially faced in Las Vegas, NV today while visiting with attorneys, according to a filing from his attorneys.
They arrested Smirnov again, this morning, at his attorneys' office. 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/3mC23JlzQI
Republican: Colleagues were warned informant’s Biden claims were not verified https://t.co/EF8zBv0CQr https://t.co/XBWOvJE7eE
While appearing on CNN, Representative Ken Buck expressed disappointment in his fellow GOP members for taking the unverified word of Alexander Smirnov, the FBI’s now-discredited star witness in Joe Biden’s impeachment, and running with it. https://t.co/kIAtv86hEx
Rep. Ken Buck revealed that his Republican colleagues were previously warned that the former FBI informant's claims at the center of the Hunter Biden probe could not be corroborated. https://t.co/h8XXqfs92h https://t.co/NO0fhyCxT9
GOP lawmaker says Republicans were warned about FBI informant's credibility https://t.co/4IfHsQ11SN
GOP congressman says colleagues "were warned" about ex-FBI informant https://t.co/u1Y5rcrRvq https://t.co/0x1af6jQci
Federal prosecutors asked District Judge Otis D. Wright on Wednesday to reverse an order releasing Alexander Smirnov from custody. https://t.co/DEvWzewqrp
WOW. GOP Rep. Ken Buck reveals that Comer and Jim Jordan were warned that the former FBI informant's claims against Biden were not credible but they “went out and talk to the public about how this was credible and how it was damning…” https://t.co/Ujz2glOemd
House Republican Makes EXPLOSIVE Accusation Against Comer and Jordan, Says They 'Were Warned' Ex-Informant Was 'Not Credible' – But Touted His Claims Anyway https://t.co/GZBv1Jy9MG
Rep. Ken Buck: “We were warned that the credibility of this statement was not known, and yet my colleagues went out and talked to the public about how this was credible and damning…It appears to absolutely be false and really undercuts the nature of the charges.” https://t.co/H0q7JC6auj