FBI Director Christopher Wray bragged about the agency's recruitment when informed of its low popularity.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz claimed the bureau was trusted more under the notorious leadership of J. Edgar Hoover.
Gaetz grew agitated with Wray after a series of aggressive questions about Hunter Biden and the FBI's January 6 investigation.
"People trusted the FBI more when J. Edgar Hoover was running the place than when you are.
"I certainly didn't perjure myself," Wray shot back Gaetz, who had accused him of lying to lawmakers.
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