Part 2/8:

Senators were quick to question Wray about his early exit from the hearing, which was reportedly necessitated by a personal trip to the Adirondacks. Wray maintained that he did not arbitrarily leave and that the time had been agreed upon in advance with committee leadership. However, skepticism grew when it was revealed that his return to familial obligations coincided with using an FBI plane typically reserved for official work.

Senator Grassley, the ranking member of the committee, expressed frustration over Wray leaving and emphasized how it curtailed questioning from a number of senators waiting for additional rounds. Wray reiterated the necessity for FBI personnel to utilize government transportation and assured the committee that he paid for his personal flights.