The FBI is firing Brian Driscoll, the former acting director who led the bureau at the start of President Donald Trump‘s administration and notably refused to hand over a list of agents involved in January 6 investigations. A source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill that Driscoll, who had returned to a career post within the bureau, has been asked to leave.
Driscoll earned a reputation as a strong protector of FBI agents. While leading the bureau, he stood firm against demands to release a roster of thousands of agents involved in January 6 investigations. Many FBI employees opposed the list’s disclosure, fearing it could expose them to harassment or retaliation, which even led to a lawsuit challenging the request.
In a final message to staff shared on LinkedIn by a former FBI employee, Driscoll said he was not given a reason for his removal. “Last night I was informed that tomorrow will be my last day in the FBI. I understand that you may have a lot of questions regarding why, for which I currently have no answers. No cause has been articulated at this time,” he wrote. “Please know that it has been the honor of my life to serve alongside each of you. Thank you for allowing me to stand on your shoulders throughout it all. Our collective sacrifices for those we serve is, and will always be, worth it. I regret nothing. You are my heroes, and I remain in your debt.”
Driscoll’s departure appears to be just one piece of a larger shake-up at the FBI. Sources say Steve Jensen, the assistant director overseeing the Washington Field Office, and Walter Giardina, an agent tied to several cases involving President Trump, have also been asked to step down.
The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings, criticizing the lack of due process. The group emphasized that agents were “summarily fired without due process for doing their jobs investigating potential federal crimes.” Added the association, “Agents are not given the option to pick and choose their cases, and these agents carried out their assignments with professionalism and integrity. Most importantly, they followed the law.”
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