by JOE
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The identities of FBI officials involved in the January 6 investigations and cases linked to Trump-related probes have been uncovered, according to recent reports. NBC News revealed that these officials were identified through the FBI’s Sentinel case management system, which tracked their involvement in over 2,400 cases. Shockingly, around 5,000 employees have been flagged as potentially facing termination.
NBC News reporter Ken Dilanian disclosed that an internal FBI document outlined how executives used the Sentinel system to pinpoint agents and staff who worked on January 6-related cases. These individuals were then sent surveys asking for detailed accounts of their roles in these investigations. Many within the FBI see this as a retaliatory move, sparking concerns about internal targeting.
FBI Director Brian Driscoll, currently serving in an acting capacity while Trump nominee Kash Patel awaits confirmation, has reportedly refused to hand over the names of officials involved in the January 6 and Trump investigations. This defiance has reportedly put Driscoll in a precarious position, with rumors swirling that his refusal to comply with demands for the list has angered higher-ups.
In an email, Driscoll instructed all field offices to submit a comprehensive list of current and former personnel involved in January 6 investigations by February 4th. However, his reluctance to fully cooperate has reportedly intensified tensions. Over the weekend, it was revealed that Driscoll is "on thin ice" for his refusal to provide the names of officials tied to what some are calling the "witch hunt" of Trump and the alleged political persecution of January 6 defendants.
The situation has escalated further, with reports of FBI agents planning a protest at the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters on Monday. This comes on the heels of a major shakeup last week, when nearly 90 FBI officials were fired, including leaders from the Washington Field Office and Miami Office. On Friday, 88 officials were escorted out of their offices, and additional terminations are expected in the coming days. The FBI appears to be in a state of turmoil as internal divisions and external pressures continue to mount.
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