US EditionTrump Fires Ex-FBI Acting Chief; Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – Several top FBI officials involved in January 6 investigations were dismissed amid internal conflicts and political pressure from the Trump administration, sources said.
- On Friday, August 8, 2025, Driscoll and Jensen were fired amid a leadership shake-up, with no cause given, the agents association said.
- Earlier this year, Driscoll refused to comply with a directive from Emil Bove to compile Jan. 6 agent names, highlighting resistance to political pressure.
- His email on August 7, 2025, said Driscoll had no cause given, and Jensen was told last month about his employment ending, the agents association said.
- Union leaders said the FBI Agents Association is 'deeply concerned' and reviewing legal options over the firings on August 8.
- Further shakeups are likely under Kash Patel and Brian Driscoll, as leadership changes have overseen broader personnel purges in recent months.
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FBI senior officials fired;
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The FBI Agents Association said in a statement that it was concerned by reports of the firings of senior leaders and that it was reviewing all legal options to defend its members.
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