In a significant turn of events, multiple FBI agents who investigated President Donald Trump were dismissed, marking a notable purge within the bureau. This included notable figures like David Sundberg, head of the D.C. office. Agents involved in the criminal cases relating to Trump's classified documents and January 6 events were reportedly escorted out. Acting Attorney General James McHenry stated the dismissals were due to the agents' roles in these investigations, undermining trust in their ability to follow the presidential agenda. Trump publicly denied ordering the firings during a press conference.
The Trump administration forced out a number of FBI officials Friday, removing agents who worked on the criminal cases into President Trump as well as the heads of various field offices.
A source familiar said agents who had worked on the Mar-a-Lago and Jan. 6 investigations were escorted out of the Washington Field Office.
Acting Attorney General James McHenry told the agents their role in investigating Trump was the reason for their dismissals, stating trust in the leadership of the Department was compromised.
Trump denied Friday afternoon during an Oval Office press conference that he ordered the firings, despite clear indications his administration was behind the removals.
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