Who is Alexander Smirnoff? He’s if anything, a marked man. An informant who has provided information for years. And what does the FBI say about him? In a statement reported by multiple media outlets, Comer said “The FBI told the committee the confidential human source was credible and trusted.”
Grassley’s office was approached in relation to his July release. His team told Newsweek the indictment “confirms several points Senator Grassley has made repeatedly.” Grassley also said the Justice Department should release “all the underlying evidence” in the Biden investigation. Newsweek has approached the DOJ for comment.