DOJ Plans Mass Purge of FBI Agents and Prosecutors Involved in Jan. 6 and Trump Investigations

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Trump administration's "purge" of FBI agents sparks backlash—"Retaliation"

The move has been accused of being a retaliatory action by Trump and another step towards "authoritarianism," which Democrats feared the president would carry out upon returning to office. The firing of prosecutors and FBI agents also follows Trump's decision to pardon around 1,500 people convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

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Newsweek

Justice Department purges dozens of prosecutors involved in J6 cases

The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday released dozens of prosecutors from its ranks who were responsible for cases that stem from the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill in 2021. The move is the latest reshuffle from the new Donald Trump administration. The FBI shook up its agency on Friday as well, by demoting, reassigning, and firing some of its key players. Trump also fired multiple inspectors general last week.

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FBI considering mass purge of agents involved in Trump investigations

The Trump administration has initiated efforts to potentially fire numerous FBI agents nationwide who were involved in investigations targeting Donald Trump, his allies, and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, according to anonymous sources. Officials are reviewing internal files to identify hundreds of agents for possible termination, focusing on those tied to special counsel Jack Smith’s probes into Trump’s alleged election interference and mishandling of classified documents. Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll, appointed by Trump, has refused to support the effort, which appears to be orchestrated by the Justice Department. Trump denied directly ordering the firings but expressed approval of the initiative. Critics warn that a widespread purge could deplete FBI staffing, disrupt unrelated cases, and leave significant operational gaps. Neither the FBI nor the Justice Department has commented on the matter.

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Trump DOJ fires prosecutors, initiates ‘review process’ of FBI agents who worked on Jan. 6 cases: reports

The Justice Department fired dozens of federal prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases on Friday. The department also informed the FBI that it would initiate a ‘review process’ to determine if thousands of agents that worked Capitol riot investigations should also be terminated. The axed prosecutors were informed of their dismissal in a letter from interim DC US Attorney Ed Martin.

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FBI agents who worked on January 6 and Trump investigations are expected to be fired Friday

The changes are part of President Donald Trump's vow to strike back at the Justice Department and FBI. The Justice Department has been accused of failing to do enough to protect the public from the effects of the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. The FBI has also been criticized for not doing enough to prevent the attack, which killed four people.

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Trump To Fire FBI Agents Who Investigated Him: Report

Sources say the administration is preparing to fire FBI agents involved in investigations concerning President Donald Trump. The exact number of agents targeted remains unclear. The terminations would further erode the historical independence of the FBI and reflect Trump's broader effort to reshape federal law enforcement to his advantage.

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Trump Fires 'Treasonous' FBI Agents Involved in J6 Hoax

President Trump has begun firing 'treasonous' FBI agents and senior bosses at the bureau involved in orchestrating the J6 hoax.

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Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say

Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say. It was not clear how many agents might be affected, though scores of investigators were involved in various inquiries touching Trump. Officials acting at the direction of the administration have been working to identify individual employees who participated in politically sensitive investigations for possible termination.

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FBI agents who worked on Trump investigations and Jan. 6 probes could be fired as soon as Friday, sources say

FBI agents who worked on probes of the Capitol riot and President Trump could be fired, sources say. The potential personnel changes were initiated by the Justice Department, which informed FBI leadership. Government officials are reviewing lists of FBI agents to determine who should be fired and the numbers of agents affected could grow.

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FBI Purge MUCH BIGGER Than Previously Thought, Happening Now! * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Joshua C.

President Trump is taking the first steps to restore trust in the FBI. The move is being called a ‘purge’ of the agency. It is not the first time that the FBI has been called into action. The agency has been involved in a number of high-profile cases.

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Trump Purge: DoJ Staff Involved in Jan 6 and Classified Docs Cases Fired Friday Night

FBI agents and justice department lawyers who investigated Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection and his illegal possession of classified documents were fired Friday night. The extent of the firings has not yet been revealed but alongside FBI agents an unknown number of DoJ lawyers were axed, according to multiple credible reports.

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JUST IN: President Trump to Fire FBI Agents Who 'Investigated' Him and Persecuted J6 Protesters

FBI agents who investigated President Trump and his supporters are about to get the ax. Some supervisors are also being looked at for termination as soon as the end of today. The FBI Agents Association blasted the planned firings in a statement, calling them “outrageous.”

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DOJ cleanup: more than a dozen prosecutors who investigated Jan. 6 fired

All has been hired by the U.S. Attorney's office in Washington.

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Trump Justice Department Purges January 6 Prosecutors

The Justice Department fired dozens of prosecutors who worked on criminal cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. President Donald J. Trump pardoned some 1,500 defendants who the Biden Justice Department went absolutely crazy over. There was some outrage for a day or two, but no one couldn't say much since Biden pardoned his entire crime family before he left office.

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Trump administration plans to scrutinize FBI agents for possible purge - The Boston Globe

Interim leaders at the Justice Department instructed the FBI to notify around a half-dozen high-ranking career officials that they faced termination. A much larger group is expected to be notified over the next few days that they face possible termination, demotion, or transfer. The targeted agents could include investigators who worked on some of the cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack in the US Capitol.

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