It should be perfectly legal to lie to the FBI. Just like it’s legal to lie to cops. Besides they lie to witnesses/suspects daily. The burden of proof lies on them not the person being investigated. Lying should only be a crime when under oath.

I believe otherwise leads to losing faith and credibility in the FBI which is exactly what’s happening.

The only conclusion I’ve come to in this debacle is never ever under any circumstances talk to the Feds without a lawyer.

“But you’re not being investigated of any crime so it’s cool. Just a simple conversation we’re having here.”

“Great than I’m free to go right?”

“Well not really we only have a few questions.”

“Fine. I WANT A [Bleeeeep!] LAWYER!”