The Trump government has told top officials at the FBI to resign Or loss their job, Fox News has learned.
The exact number has not been announced, but the Ultimatum is reportedly given to senior employees’ promoted under former director, Christopher A. Wray.
President Donald Trump’s Administration took these steps as his nominee to lead the agency, Kash Patel, said that he would not start his term of office with retribution or focus on violations from the past.
“I have no interest, no desire and, if confirmed, will not deteriorate.
Major FBI Change Kash Patel could make on day 1 if he is confirmed as director
Kash Patel, the choice of President Donald Trump to be the director of the FBI, appears before the Senate judge for his confirmation hearing, in the Capitool in Washington, Thursday, January 30, 2025. (AP)
According to reporting of The New York TimesAn e -mail to colleagues from one of the senior agents outlined that he had learned that he would be rejected “from the roles of the FBI” as soon as Monday morning.
“I got no reason for this decision, which, as you could imagine, came if a shock came,” he wrote.
The FBI seal is displayed on a stage for a press conference at the headquarters of the Bureau in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
During the Senate -law committee Hearing, Patel said that he is not aware of any retribution plans by the Trump government.
“Are you aware of plans or discussions to punish in any way, including termination, FBI agents or staff associated with Trump investigations?” asked Democratic Senator Cory Booker.
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Kash Patel, the choice of President Donald Trump to be the director of the FBI, arrives for his confirmation hearing for the Senate Judges Committee in the Capitool in Washington, Thursday, January 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
“I am not aware of that, Senator,” Patel replied.
Although Patel has been nominated, a director was not officially confirmed that he would take the lead, so the news of the Ultimatum was alarming for those involved.
Until the mood ends, Brian Driscoll remains the acting director of the agency.
The FBI refused to comment when it was reached by Fox News.
