Trump Plans FBI Agent Firings to Align Agenda

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to dismiss FBI agents involved in investigations concerning former President Donald Trump, including those related to the January 6th Capitol attack and classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. The firings are perceived as a retributive move against those who prosecuted Trump, with concerns about undermining the FBI's independence from the executive branch. This potential 'purge' could see the heads of up to 20 FBI field offices removed. The FBI Agents Association criticized the proposed dismissals, warning they could weaken national security efforts. Trump's nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel, during his confirmation hearing, assured that no FBI employees would face political retribution. The administration's actions are part of broader efforts to align federal law enforcement with Trump's agenda.