David Maltinsky, an FBI trainee, was abruptly fired after displaying a gay pride flag, prompting him to file a lawsuit against the agency. Maltinsky claims that his firing was part of a broader political maneuver by senior FBI officials, which he argues has damaged morale and impeded the bureau’s ability to fulfill its public safety mission. The case has now been brought before a federal judge, with Maltinsky seeking reinstatement at the FBI Academy, where he had pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a federal agent.