Cruz Grills FBI Director Over Document Which Lists ‘Patriotic Symbols’ As Signs of ‘Militia Violent Extremism’

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is confronting FBI Director Christopher Wray about a document listing symbols that could be used by domestic extremists.

During a Senate hearing on Thursday, Cruz said he is “deeply concerned” that the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) have “become thoroughly politicized.”

He accused the director of being “unwilling” to address the alleged politicization.

“Yesterday, it was reported that Project Veritas had obtained a copy of an FBI training material which listed various symbols and themes which in the FBI’s estimation were indicative of ‘militia violent extremism,'” Cruz went on.

He added, “Now, these symbols weren’t things like the Ku Klux Klan or the Nazi Party, which naturally would be symbols of that. But instead, they included rather astonishingly patriotic symbols of our nation and our history.”

Cruz explained that the list included the Betsy Ross flag as he noted former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden were both sworn in with the Betsy Ross flag in the background.

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Additionally, the Texas senator shared that the document included the Gadsden flag. He said, “The state of Virginia has a license plate for the Gadsden flag — as do many other states. I think people would be astonished to find that having that license plate the FBI indicates that you’re a violent extremist.”

Finally, Cruz said the document included the Gonzales battle flag with the text “Come and take it.”