# FBI Rebukes Gov. Hochul Over Dismissal of Probe Into Suffolk Democratic Chair

> The FBI told New York Governor Kathy Hochul she was wrong to call the investigation of Suffolk County Democratic Party Chairman Rich Schaffer a political hit job, noting agents are working with state investigators.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/fbi-rebukes-gov-hochul-over-dismissal-of-probe-into-suffolk-democratic-chair
- Published: 2026-10-29T00:48:00+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Politics
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## Key points

- The FBI told Gov. Kathy Hochul her comment calling the probe a "political hit job" was inaccurate.
- Federal agents are working jointly with New York state investigators on the case.
- The investigation concerns Suffolk County Democratic Party Chairman Rich Schaffer.

## Why it matters

The statement affects New York state politics, highlighting tension between the governor's office and federal law-enforcement over a party leadership investigation.

## Article

The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned New York Governor Kathy Hochul after she described the federal investigation into Suffolk County Democratic Party Chairman Rich Schaffer as a "political hit job." FBI officials also disclosed that their agents are collaborating with state investigators on the case.

Hochul had publicly criticized the probe despite acknowledging certain details about the investigation.

## Frequently asked questions

### What did the FBI say to Gov. Hochul about the probe?

The FBI told her she was wrong to call the investigation a "political hit job" and noted joint work with state investigators.

### Who is under investigation in the FBI probe?

Suffolk County Democratic Party Chairman Rich Schaffer is the subject of the investigation.


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