Trump Administration Plans Extensive FBI Staff Overhaul Targeting Capitol Riot Investigators

Dozens of FBI agents and prosecutors who investigated Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol attack face potential dismissals under the Justice Department's directive.

The Justice Department, led by Trump-appointed officials, is reviewing the roles of FBI agents and prosecutors involved in investigations into Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol assault.
At least six senior FBI officials have been given the choice to retire, resign, or face termination by February 3, with potentially hundreds more under scrutiny.
Over 30 federal prosecutors who worked on cases related to the Capitol riot have already been dismissed, according to multiple reports.
Kash Patel, a Trump ally recently appointed as FBI Director, has denied knowledge of the reported purge during Senate hearings.
Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and the FBI Agents Association, warn that mass dismissals could undermine national security and the agency's effectiveness.