Now on this alleged false statements.
Dohrmann: In the context of that single exchange, what does "at the FITF" mean? Does it mean location? Something else? Also, gov evidence supposedly contradicting this from 2021, after she was no longer FITF director...
Dohrmann: In the context of that single exchange, what does "at the FITF" mean? Does it mean location? Something else? Also, gov evidence supposedly contradicting this from 2021, after she was no longer FITF director...
October 29, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Now on this alleged false statements.
Dohrmann: In the context of that single exchange, what does "at the FITF" mean? Does it mean location? Something else? Also, gov evidence supposedly contradicting this from 2021, after she was no longer FITF director...
Dohrmann: In the context of that single exchange, what does "at the FITF" mean? Does it mean location? Something else? Also, gov evidence supposedly contradicting this from 2021, after she was no longer FITF director...
Kirkpatrick continues: And FITF charged w/ protecting elections against foreign malign influence. Narrative that laptop was Russian disinformation. At end of the day, FITF got it wrong. They didn't quash narrative or correct the record that this was disinfo...So might want to avoid Qs about that
October 29, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Kirkpatrick continues: And FITF charged w/ protecting elections against foreign malign influence. Narrative that laptop was Russian disinformation. At end of the day, FITF got it wrong. They didn't quash narrative or correct the record that this was disinfo...So might want to avoid Qs about that
MJ: I want to make sure I'm clear. The motive you are alleging is that FITF had role to protect from foreign influence, and it incorrectly assessed that laptop was Russian disinformation....so if they accurately answered questions to Congress, it would reflect they made mistake at FITF?
October 29, 2026 at 9:20 PM
MJ: I want to make sure I'm clear. The motive you are alleging is that FITF had role to protect from foreign influence, and it incorrectly assessed that laptop was Russian disinformation....so if they accurately answered questions to Congress, it would reflect they made mistake at FITF?
Now MJ wants to hear from DOJ on rebuttal. Kirkpatrick makes his way to the lectern.
Kirkpatrick: The chronology of what happened is that NY post story breaks, FITF fails in job at refuting that idea that laptop is Russian disinformation. FITF failed, so can understand why would want to minimize..
Kirkpatrick: The chronology of what happened is that NY post story breaks, FITF fails in job at refuting that idea that laptop is Russian disinformation. FITF failed, so can understand why would want to minimize..
October 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Now MJ wants to hear from DOJ on rebuttal. Kirkpatrick makes his way to the lectern.
Kirkpatrick: The chronology of what happened is that NY post story breaks, FITF fails in job at refuting that idea that laptop is Russian disinformation. FITF failed, so can understand why would want to minimize..
Kirkpatrick: The chronology of what happened is that NY post story breaks, FITF fails in job at refuting that idea that laptop is Russian disinformation. FITF failed, so can understand why would want to minimize..
Kirkpatrick says in reality FITF was in frequent communication with the Hunter Biden case team. Cites, as an example, para 18 of the 2nd complaint.
October 29, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Kirkpatrick says in reality FITF was in frequent communication with the Hunter Biden case team. Cites, as an example, para 18 of the 2nd complaint.
Kirkpatrick responds to this, saying he made nuance of FITF role in election disinformation abundantly clear...sufficient nuance, not misrepresentation....would direct your honor to those statements.
October 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Kirkpatrick responds to this, saying he made nuance of FITF role in election disinformation abundantly clear...sufficient nuance, not misrepresentation....would direct your honor to those statements.
Donovan: Had you heard of FITF before this case?
Witt says he wasn't familiar with its work.
Donovan establishes that they obtained FITF internal records as part of investigation. Wants to know time frame and volume of comms reviewed.
Witt: Requested anything relevant...
Witt says he wasn't familiar with its work.
Donovan establishes that they obtained FITF internal records as part of investigation. Wants to know time frame and volume of comms reviewed.
Witt: Requested anything relevant...
October 28, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Donovan: Had you heard of FITF before this case?
Witt says he wasn't familiar with its work.
Donovan establishes that they obtained FITF internal records as part of investigation. Wants to know time frame and volume of comms reviewed.
Witt: Requested anything relevant...
Witt says he wasn't familiar with its work.
Donovan establishes that they obtained FITF internal records as part of investigation. Wants to know time frame and volume of comms reviewed.
Witt: Requested anything relevant...
Kirkpatrick: As to materiality, clear it was important, this was big news, FITF had role in election intelligence/counterintel....Senators made statements about it
MJ: But the only evidence I have is what Castor says. That's all I'm considering...
MJ: But the only evidence I have is what Castor says. That's all I'm considering...
October 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Kirkpatrick: As to materiality, clear it was important, this was big news, FITF had role in election intelligence/counterintel....Senators made statements about it
MJ: But the only evidence I have is what Castor says. That's all I'm considering...
MJ: But the only evidence I have is what Castor says. That's all I'm considering...
Donovan: Would it surprise you to learn Nikki had 2 additional responsibilities in addition to FITF? In charge of intelligence analysis re: China, re: Russia?
Witt: No
Witt: No
October 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Donovan: Would it surprise you to learn Nikki had 2 additional responsibilities in addition to FITF? In charge of intelligence analysis re: China, re: Russia?
Witt: No
Witt: No
Safer: Do you know from 2019-2020 Benavides was with the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force?
Witt reads aloud from exhibit document describing FITF operations. Idea Safer is getting at is that FITF wasn't doing criminal investigations; was focused on intelligence.
Witt reads aloud from exhibit document describing FITF operations. Idea Safer is getting at is that FITF wasn't doing criminal investigations; was focused on intelligence.
October 27, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Safer: Do you know from 2019-2020 Benavides was with the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force?
Witt reads aloud from exhibit document describing FITF operations. Idea Safer is getting at is that FITF wasn't doing criminal investigations; was focused on intelligence.
Witt reads aloud from exhibit document describing FITF operations. Idea Safer is getting at is that FITF wasn't doing criminal investigations; was focused on intelligence.
Now Kirkpatrick moves to Benavides alleged false statements.
Benavides says he didn't know about the laptop, Kirkpatrick says, but in reality this was a big day FITF because the story breaks and they were getting all these inquires about whether laptop Russian disinformation.
Benavides says he didn't know about the laptop, Kirkpatrick says, but in reality this was a big day FITF because the story breaks and they were getting all these inquires about whether laptop Russian disinformation.
October 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Now Kirkpatrick moves to Benavides alleged false statements.
Benavides says he didn't know about the laptop, Kirkpatrick says, but in reality this was a big day FITF because the story breaks and they were getting all these inquires about whether laptop Russian disinformation.
Benavides says he didn't know about the laptop, Kirkpatrick says, but in reality this was a big day FITF because the story breaks and they were getting all these inquires about whether laptop Russian disinformation.
Kirkpatrick: Safer wrt to the NY post article said there's zero evidence he knew about it...but Benavides was involved in FITF response to story....is it possible he forgot about it? Sure, but that's for trial, not this stage on probable cause....
October 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Kirkpatrick: Safer wrt to the NY post article said there's zero evidence he knew about it...but Benavides was involved in FITF response to story....is it possible he forgot about it? Sure, but that's for trial, not this stage on probable cause....
Kirkpatrick: This is about probable cause. We submit this is about as clear and direct a question that can be asked....but there are extensive examples in the affidavit showing conversations about Hunter Biden at the FITF. Points to "Sportsman" references in affidavit...
October 29, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Kirkpatrick: This is about probable cause. We submit this is about as clear and direct a question that can be asked....but there are extensive examples in the affidavit showing conversations about Hunter Biden at the FITF. Points to "Sportsman" references in affidavit...
To show that Floris knew about the laptop, Kirkpatrick points to these facts in the affidavit.
He also suggests that this could go to motive as to why Floris and Benavides might later lie -- because, according to Kirkpatrick -- FITF was "wrong" about the laptop being Russian disinformation.
He also suggests that this could go to motive as to why Floris and Benavides might later lie -- because, according to Kirkpatrick -- FITF was "wrong" about the laptop being Russian disinformation.
October 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
To show that Floris knew about the laptop, Kirkpatrick points to these facts in the affidavit.
He also suggests that this could go to motive as to why Floris and Benavides might later lie -- because, according to Kirkpatrick -- FITF was "wrong" about the laptop being Russian disinformation.
He also suggests that this could go to motive as to why Floris and Benavides might later lie -- because, according to Kirkpatrick -- FITF was "wrong" about the laptop being Russian disinformation.
Now Safer is back up at the lectern. He says that US made misrepresentation about motive. FITF never made determination that alleged HB laptop was part of Russian disinformation. He then points to Benavides email that says "FBI has not made determination" about whether laptop was disinfo...
October 29, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Now Safer is back up at the lectern. He says that US made misrepresentation about motive. FITF never made determination that alleged HB laptop was part of Russian disinformation. He then points to Benavides email that says "FBI has not made determination" about whether laptop was disinfo...
Kirkpatrick: For those reasons we believe this first statement about discussions at the FITF is false.
Then he moves to next alleged false statement, which is this excerpt in which Floris is asked if she had "any involvement" in Hunter Biden investigation. She replies "I did not."
Then he moves to next alleged false statement, which is this excerpt in which Floris is asked if she had "any involvement" in Hunter Biden investigation. She replies "I did not."
October 29, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Kirkpatrick: For those reasons we believe this first statement about discussions at the FITF is false.
Then he moves to next alleged false statement, which is this excerpt in which Floris is asked if she had "any involvement" in Hunter Biden investigation. She replies "I did not."
Then he moves to next alleged false statement, which is this excerpt in which Floris is asked if she had "any involvement" in Hunter Biden investigation. She replies "I did not."
this alone should be fatal to the case.
The "job" of FITF wasn't to "refute the idea that the laptop was Russian disinformation". By projecting a transparently false motive onto FITF, Fitzpatrick pratically erases the "motive" leg of the probable cause stool...
The "job" of FITF wasn't to "refute the idea that the laptop was Russian disinformation". By projecting a transparently false motive onto FITF, Fitzpatrick pratically erases the "motive" leg of the probable cause stool...
November 3, 2026 at 3:12 PM
this alone should be fatal to the case.
The "job" of FITF wasn't to "refute the idea that the laptop was Russian disinformation". By projecting a transparently false motive onto FITF, Fitzpatrick pratically erases the "motive" leg of the probable cause stool...
The "job" of FITF wasn't to "refute the idea that the laptop was Russian disinformation". By projecting a transparently false motive onto FITF, Fitzpatrick pratically erases the "motive" leg of the probable cause stool...
Donovan drills in on specifics regarding this exchange in the Congressional testimony. Do you see she's specifying she's not aware of a discussion about Hunter Biden "at the FITF?" Do you have any evidence before the court what that might mean?
Witt: I have no idea of her interpretation
Witt: I have no idea of her interpretation
October 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Donovan drills in on specifics regarding this exchange in the Congressional testimony. Do you see she's specifying she's not aware of a discussion about Hunter Biden "at the FITF?" Do you have any evidence before the court what that might mean?
Witt: I have no idea of her interpretation
Witt: I have no idea of her interpretation
Did NYT make a bundle? The article says FITF warned the laptop might have been Russian disinformation. That isn't true, I don't think.
November 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Did NYT make a bundle? The article says FITF warned the laptop might have been Russian disinformation. That isn't true, I don't think.
"FITF was disbanded in 2025." Of course it was.
October 28, 2026 at 2:39 PM
"FITF was disbanded in 2025." Of course it was.
Prosecutors alleged that Floris and Benavides, both of whom worked in the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force (FITF), lied about their knowledge and involvement in the bureau's investigations into Biden.
November 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Prosecutors alleged that Floris and Benavides, both of whom worked in the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force (FITF), lied about their knowledge and involvement in the bureau's investigations into Biden.
2 things: 1. It just now registered to me they are using the NY Post as a news source.
2. The FITF FAILED to take bait we so eagerly put out for them.
GFY Kirkpatrick
2. The FITF FAILED to take bait we so eagerly put out for them.
GFY Kirkpatrick
October 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
2 things: 1. It just now registered to me they are using the NY Post as a news source.
2. The FITF FAILED to take bait we so eagerly put out for them.
GFY Kirkpatrick
2. The FITF FAILED to take bait we so eagerly put out for them.
GFY Kirkpatrick
The questioner asked Floris whether she had personal convos re: Hunter Biden at FITF. She says no, but I can't account for the people under me.
Questioner: So were aware of convos in FITF about Hunter Biden.
Asked and answered?
Oh but look at these emails Floris received and forwarded lol
Questioner: So were aware of convos in FITF about Hunter Biden.
Asked and answered?
Oh but look at these emails Floris received and forwarded lol
October 29, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The questioner asked Floris whether she had personal convos re: Hunter Biden at FITF. She says no, but I can't account for the people under me.
Questioner: So were aware of convos in FITF about Hunter Biden.
Asked and answered?
Oh but look at these emails Floris received and forwarded lol
Questioner: So were aware of convos in FITF about Hunter Biden.
Asked and answered?
Oh but look at these emails Floris received and forwarded lol
after she was no longer FITF director. how is this farce still going on?
Now on this alleged false statements.
Dohrmann: In the context of that single exchange, what does "at the FITF" mean? Does it mean location? Something else? Also, gov evidence supposedly contradicting this from 2021, after she was no longer FITF director...
Dohrmann: In the context of that single exchange, what does "at the FITF" mean? Does it mean location? Something else? Also, gov evidence supposedly contradicting this from 2021, after she was no longer FITF director...
October 29, 2026 at 8:38 PM
after she was no longer FITF director. how is this farce still going on?
Anna - Am I correct that this actually shows that FITF was taking no position on that issue and specifically making sure they didn't mistakeningly indicate that in how they answered questions about the laptop?
October 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Anna - Am I correct that this actually shows that FITF was taking no position on that issue and specifically making sure they didn't mistakeningly indicate that in how they answered questions about the laptop?