As a lawyer, what does Pete Gallego think about the FBI’s reopened investigation?

October 31, 2016

As a lawyer, Pete Gallego has a unique perspective on the FBI’s decision to reopen its case into Hillary Clinton. Given his legal background, here are a few questions to which Gallego, a lawyer and congressional candidate, can provide a distinct view for 23rd District voters:

  • Does Pete Gallego believe that the FBI and a federal judge followed appropriate legal statutes in obtaining a warrant by demonstrating probable cause that a crime was committed and that the evidence in question would directly pertain to the investigation?
  • If not, does Gallego believe the FBI and a federal judge violated Huma Abedin’s constitutional rights against improper search and seizure?
  • If Gallego believes that the FBI and a federal judge acted properly in obtaining and issuing a warrant, does he have any qualms about Democrats accusing FBI Director James Comey of violating the Hatch Act? Phrased differently, if a warrant was obtained while meeting the threshold for probable cause and relevant evidence, does Gallego agree with President Obama that Director Comey was not attempting to influence the election and acted appropriately?
  • If Gallego agrees with President Obama that Director Comey acted appropriately, will he call on Hillary Clinton’s campaign and allies to stop attacking the Director of the FBI for doing his job?

NRCC Spokesman: “Voters deserve to know where Pete Gallego stands on the FBI’s reopened investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails. Gallego, a practicing lawyer and congressional candidate, has a legal background that puts him in a unique spot to comment on the issue dominating local and national races just 8 days before the election and he owes it to 23rd District voters to tell them where he stands.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Hunter