Chris Swecker

Chris E. Swecker served 24 years in FBI as Special Agent. He retired from the Bureau as Assistant Director with responsibility over all FBI Criminal Investigations. He currently practices law in Charlotte, N.C.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

Opinion

January 21, 2026

Walz’s Minnesota mess could spark the toughest fraud reforms in decades

Former assistant FBI director reveals Minnesota's multibillion-dollar benefit fraud machine reflects nationwide crisis costing taxpayers $2.3 trillion since 2003.

Ibrahim Akil funeral in Lebanon

Opinion

June 27, 2025

Trump neutralized Iran. But one big Middle East threat still looms

Following US actions against Iran, Hezbollah poses heightened terrorism risk with documented presence in America, history of deadly attacks and border security concerns

FBI agent in press conference

Opinion

January 8, 2025

Hapless FBI shows in New Orleans terror attack why bureau reform is necessary

As an FBI veteran, it is devastating to admit that New Orleans may represent a low point in an eight-year period that saw the public’s confidence in the bureau sink to less than 40%.

FBI director speaks to House Judiciary Committee

Opinion

December 11, 2024

FBI Director Wray is out. Don't tear down the Bureau next. Make it great again

We need a federal law enforcement/ intelligence agency that is formidable and sets the standard for excellence.

Biden and migrants

Opinion

February 1, 2024

Americans aren’t safe with Biden's open border and the system is ‘flashing red’

I've seen terrorists up close in the Middle East. Believe me when I tell you that this is a terribly vulnerable time for America thanks to our wide open Southern border.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris created this crime wave, now they must fix it

Opinion

February 14, 2022

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris created this crime wave, now they must fix it

Democrats have left Americans to fend for themselves amidst a rise in violent crime, and now it's time for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to fix the problem they created.