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FBI Employees Questioned Amid Concerns of Reprisals for Jan. 6 Investigations

Thousands of FBI agents are required to complete surveys regarding their involvement in Jan. 6 investigations, raising fears of potential disciplinary actions.

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The recent directives and reviews of FBI agents involved in the January 6 investigations seem to signal a troubling trend of political retribution, undermining the integrity with which agents have conducted their investigations.
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The FBI's recent actions, perceived as punitive toward its employees involved in the January 6 investigations, signal a troubling disregard for the integrity of law enforcement and the rule of law, raising concerns about potential authoritarianism under the current administration.
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The recent actions by the acting Deputy Attorney General reflect an alarming trend of purging individuals within the FBI and Justice Department who diligently upheld their duties during the controversial investigations into the Capitol attack and Trump-related cases.
FBI staff ordered to reveal their role in Jan. 6 investigations by Monday
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The ongoing scrutiny of FBI employees involved in the Jan. 6 investigations raises serious concerns about political retribution and undermines the integrity of law enforcement, especially when there is no evidence of misconduct from these dedicated agents.
FBI employees questioned about involvement in Jan. 6 cases as Justice Department weighs firings
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Updated: Feb 2nd, 2025, 11:24 PM ET

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The FBI has distributed detailed questionnaires to about 4,000 employees regarding their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigations. This directive follows a Justice Department order for a review of these employees as part of a backlash against the agency's involvement in politically charged cases. The FBI Agents Association expressed concerns over potential reprisals, emphasizing that employees should not be viewed as having engaged in misconduct for performing their duties. Critics, including lawmakers, condemned the move as retaliation while some GOP members supported the dismissals.

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