F.B.I. Director Kash Patel has dismissed two agents who were part of the team investigating Donald J. Trump. The agents, identified in documents obtained by a Republican senator, were working under special counsel Jack Smith. They were part of a special unit within the bureau’s Washington field office.
The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of the F.B.I.’s handling of the Trump-related investigations, which have drawn significant political attention. Legal experts suggest the moves could reflect internal tensions within the agency, particularly as the probe continues to unfold. The agents’ roles and the circumstances surrounding their dismissal remain under investigation.
Jack Smith, the special counsel overseeing the inquiry, has not publicly commented on the resignations. However, the F.B.I. maintains that the actions were taken in accordance with standard protocols. The situation underscores the complex political and legal landscape surrounding the case, which has become a focal point for both legal and political discourse in the nation.