Trump Administration Plans Mass Purge of FBI Agents

The Trump administration is reportedly initiating a significant purge of FBI agents involved in investigations related to the former president and his supporters, potentially affecting hundreds of agents. This effort targets those who participated in the special counsel investigations into Trump's alleged election interference and mishandling of classified documents, as well as cases connected to the January 6 Capitol riots. Interim Justice Department leaders have already begun notifying high-ranking officials of their termination, with a broader review expected to impact numerous lower-ranking agents. Additionally, several senior FBI employees have been ordered to resign or face dismissal, coinciding with Kash Patel's contentious confirmation hearing as the new FBI director, where he denied any intention to politicize the agency. The ongoing moves are seen as part of Trump's broader agenda to reshape federal agencies and eliminate what he perceives as a