Former FBI Agents Seek Dismissal in Hunter Biden False Statements Case

Two former FBI counterintelligence officials, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, are fighting a criminal complaint that says they lied to Congress about Hunter Biden. Their lawyers asked a federal judge to throw out the case, saying it is a politically driven prosecution meant to please President Donald Trump. They claim the lawsuit is nothing more than a tactic to curry favor with the administration.

The defense argues the lawsuit is flawed and colored by politics, especially because it comes just before the midterm elections. They claim the investigation was launched by FBI Director Kash Patel after Trump gave a prime‑time speech on election security, repeating his complaints about losing to Joe Biden in 2020. The timing, they say, shows the case is a political stunt.

The hearing revealed that the probe was ordered by Patel and timed right after Trump’s speech. The case is one of several high‑profile Justice Department actions that have drawn attention as voters head to the polls next week. The testimony suggests the investigation was not a routine inquiry but a response to political pressure.

A decision on whether the charges will be dismissed is expected soon, adding to the already charged atmosphere surrounding the upcoming election. The outcome could influence how the public views the Justice Department’s handling of politically sensitive investigations.