Scott Ritter Statement Following FBI Raid on his home

Washington, D.C. – August 7, 2024 – Early this morning, the FBI executed a raid on the home of Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector. The operation carried out at Ritter’s residence in upstate New York, involved multiple agents and was conducted without incident. Details regarding the purpose of the raid remain sparse. An FBI spokesperson confirmed the raid but declined to provide specifics, citing an ongoing investigation. “We can confirm that a lawful search was conducted at Mr. Ritter’s home today. This is part of an ongoing investigation, and we are not at liberty to discuss details at this time,“ the spokesperson said. Scott Ritter is best known for his work as a UN weapons inspector in Iraq during the 1990s. He has since been an outspoken critic of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding military interventions in the Middle East and the broader war on terror. Ritter has also been a vocal commentator on issues of international security and has authore