Trump Administration Purges Senior FBI Officials

The Trump administration has dismissed several senior FBI officials, including former acting director Brian Driscoll, in a move widely described as a purge of those involved in investigations of the January 6 Capitol attack and other Trump-related cases. Driscoll, who resisted administration orders to provide the names of agents working on January 6 cases, said he was given no reason for his removal and called his tenure an honor. Other officials forced out include Steven Jensen, head of the Washington Field Office, and Walter Giardina, a special agent in high-profile Trump probes. The FBI Agents Association expressed deep concern, warning that the firings could undermine public safety and agent morale. Critics argue the dismissals are retribution against nonpartisan agents, while supporters claim the FBI director has authority over personnel decisions. The firings have sparked bipartisan concern about increased politicization of the FBI and threats to its independence.