Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

[Political Junky]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Not only is there a secret society, but the Congressional Intelligence Committee has an informant. It's not good to blab so early in this investigation.

 

[JGalt]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Johnson is one smart cookie, I've met him in person. If he backed off of the claim it's because he doesn't want to jeopardize the investigation by outing his informant.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

They musta got to 'im.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

THE DAILY BEAST?

 

[Preacher]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Lol. No he didn't. I watched him on Fox this morning and he did not walk it back.

 

[busybee01]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Johnson is one smart cookie, I've met him in person. If he backed off of the claim it's because he doesn't want to jeopardize the investigation by outing his informant.

Neither he nor you are a smart cookie.

 

[busybee01]

Maybe Ron Johnson needs to be recalled. If I were 1 of his constituents I would want someone other than a conspiracy theorist.

 

[busybee01]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Lol. No he didn't. I watched him on Fox this morning and he did not walk it back.

Admitting that he had no idea what was being talked about is walking it back. He was quick to change the subject.

 

[BULLDOG]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Doesn't matter. It's already in the RWNJ echo chamber. As far as right wingers are concerned, it's true no matter what anybody says. Just like that child sex pizza place and FEMA prisons.

 

[dannyboys]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Johnson NEVER said there wasn't a secret society.
He stands by his statement that there IS an informant who will testify to the fact there was/is a secret society.
You really are an idiot!

 

[L.K.Eder]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

finally someone looking into killary's scandalous emails.

 

[BS Filter]

The FBI is supposed to be apolitical.

 

[Preacher]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Lol. No he didn't. I watched him on Fox this morning and he did not walk it back.

Admitting that he had no idea what was being talked about is walking it back. He was quick to change the subject.

Again I watched his interview he walked nothing back and never admitted to not knowing what he was talking about...

 

[BULLDOG]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Johnson NEVER said there wasn't a secret society.
He stands by his statement that there IS an informant who will testify to the fact there was/is a secret society.
You really are an idiot!

You silly thing. That was taken from a joke from only 1 email. A romantically involved couple were discussing Trump's election, and one of them said something along the lines of "looks like it might be time for the first secret society meeting" . That's it. Nothing else was said anywhere by anybody about a secret society. There is no informant.

 

[busybee01]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Lol. No he didn't. I watched him on Fox this morning and he did not walk it back.

Admitting that he had no idea what was being talked about is walking it back. He was quick to change the subject.

Again I watched his interview he walked nothing back and never admitted to not knowing what he was talking about...

That must be why he quickly changed the subject when pressed.

 

[playtime]

he said today heading to his office that it looks like it was a joke between 2 people boffing each other.

Sen. Johnson backs off 'secret society' claim
By Manu Raju and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

Updated 2:17 PM ET, Thu January 25, 2018


Washington (CNN)The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee acknowledged Thursday that a reference made between two FBI employees of a "secret society" could have been said in jest as opposed to evidence of an anti-Donald Trump plot.

"It's a real possibility," Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, told CNN.

Sen. Johnson backs off 'secret society' claim - CNNPolitics

lol..... D'OH!

 

[Skylar]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

I'm guessing those bunched up panties were starting to chaff a bit.

Now here's the fun part: How long do you think our resident conservative conspiracy theoriests will continue to repeat the 'secret society' bullshit even after its originator has backed away from it?

 

[Ted Frazier]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Lol. No he didn't. I watched him on Fox this morning and he did not walk it back.

Admitting that he had no idea what was being talked about is walking it back. He was quick to change the subject.

Again I watched his interview he walked nothing back and never admitted to not knowing what he was talking about...

Sen. Johnson backs off 'secret society' claim - CNNPolitics

 

[Imissbush]

Guess he didn't like being compared to Joseph McCarthy.

Ron Johnson Walks Back FBI ‘Secret Society’ Claim

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) on Wednesday walked back his comments claiming that there is a “secret society” among the Department of Justice and the FBI to undermine the Trump administration. The allegations were based on a text exchange between two FBI agents that are accused of anti-Trump bias. On Wednesday, however, Johnson claimed he did not know “what they meant” in the exchange, and his committee—the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs—will now focus on “the Clinton email scandal.” Johnson’s original comments were made Tuesday evening on Fox News’ Special Reportand said he had an informant confirming “a group holding secret meetings off-site” and that it showed “potentially corruption at the highest levels of the FBI.”

Back to looking at Clinton emails!! How cartoonish!