Trump Administration Ousts Senior FBI Officials in Purge

The Trump administration has dismissed multiple senior FBI officials, including former acting director Brian Driscoll, Washington Field Office head Steven Jensen, and special agent Walter Giardina, in a broad purge of leadership perceived as opposed to Trump. Driscoll notably resisted efforts by Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove to obtain the names of all agents involved in January 6 investigations, citing safety concerns. The firings, described by some as acts of retribution, have drawn criticism from both inside and outside the FBI, with fears of undermining morale and increasing politicization. Internal disputes over the handling of January 6 cases have contributed to tensions within the bureau. These actions raise questions about the protection of FBI employees from political retaliation. The FBI has not publicly commented on the specific reasons for the dismissals.