FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged Thursday that he left a congressional hearing over the summer in order to go on a personal vacation in the Adirondacks.
Mr. Wray said he had told senators before the August hearing that he had limited time, so they shouldn’t have been surprised he didn’t stick around for a second round of questions from Republicans.
He also defended his use of a Gulfstream aircraft to make the flight, saying he is required by law to fly that way when he travels.
“You left an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, required by statute, so you can vacation with your family.