Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday blasted the FBI’s recommendation not to prosecute Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email server while secretary of State.
The Republican senator and former presidential candidate took to Twitter to express his outrage over what he called “a loss for the rule of law” that “further degrades Americans’ faith in the justice system.”
Paul also criticized the controversial private meeting between former President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Loretta Lynch that took place just days before the FBI’s announcement regarding possible charges for Clinton.
Today the FBI announced @HillaryClinton violated classified procedures and recklessly endangered national security – over 100 times…
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 5, 2016
This weekend, we learned former President Clinton met with the Obama Administration Attorney general – the FBI director’s boss – in private.
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 5, 2016
Three days later the FBI director announces no charges are being brought against Hillary Clinton.
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 5, 2016
The FBI then announced she would face no charges. This is an outrage and the rule of law has been turned upside down.
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 5, 2016
Today Comey & Obama’s DOJ made it clear to the American people there’s no accountability no justice & the Clintons live by different rules.
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 5, 2016
This is a loss for the rule of law and further degrades Americans’ faith in the justice system.
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 5, 2016
Paul is the latest Republican to join the growing wave of condemnation of the FBI’s decision on Tuesday.
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) also tweeted that the FBI’s announcement “defies explanation,” while Donald Trump accused the system of being “unfair” and “rigged.”
While I respect the professionals at the FBI, this announcement defies explanation. No one should be above the law. pic.twitter.com/OqctxglquI
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) July 5, 2016
The system is rigged. General Petraeus got in trouble for far less. Very very unfair! As usual, bad judgment.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 5, 2016
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