President Donald Trump is reportedly intensifying efforts to remove federal officials he views as disloyal, with many dismissals occurring on Fridays. This “revenge tour” has primarily targeted senior FBI officials, including those involved in investigations related to the January 6 Capitol attack and probes concerning Trump himself. Reports indicate that all six of the FBI’s top executives, along with multiple field office heads, have either resigned or been fired—an unprecedented move. These actions have raised concerns about undermining the FBI’s independence and its ability to conduct impartial investigations. The FBI Agents Association criticized the dismissals, warning they could compromise national security efforts. In response, current and former FBI officials are pushing back, highlighting risks to sensitive counterintelligence and national security cases. Despite civil-service protections, the scale of these firings reflects a broader strategy to reshape federal agencies based on loyalty, raising alarm over potential threats to democratic institutions.
Trump’s Friday Firings Spark FBI Pushback Amid Loyalty Purge
