FBI's Internal Turmoil: A Personnel Purge Amid Political Tensions
The FBI has continued its personnel purge, dismissing agents tied to investigations on the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol riot. These terminations, overseen by FBI Director Kash Patel, coincide with political tensions, drawing criticism from the FBI Agents Association and sparking lawsuits from ousted officials.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 05-11-2025 02:35 IST | Created: 05-11-2025 02:35 IST
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The FBI has pressed on with its personnel purge, dismissing agents involved in the federal investigation linked to efforts to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Under the direction of FBI Director Kash Patel, the agency has ousted senior officials, fueling criticism from various quarters, including the FBI Agents Association.
The firings come amid political tensions, with some claiming these actions are politically motivated and calling them a campaign of retribution.
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