US Administration plans mass firings of FBI agents linked to Trump investigations

The Trump administration is reportedly initiating a significant purge of FBI employees involved in investigations related to Donald Trump, including the Capitol riot and his handling of classified documents. Reports indicate that over 20 FBI field office heads, along with numerous agents, are facing potential termination, with the FBI's acting director refusing to sanction these mass firings. Critics, including Senator Dick Durbin, have condemned these actions as a political retribution that undermines the integrity of law enforcement and poses a risk to national security. The Justice Department has also dismissed officials linked to Trump's prosecutions, raising concerns about the loyalty of those remaining. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who previously prosecuted Trump, has resigned, further complicating the situation. The actions have sparked widespread criticism from both political and law enforcement communities.