In recent weeks, Americans have witnessed the unraveling of events involving the FBI, such as the Arctic Frost scandal and other FBI-related controversies. Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker, who has now left the agency, has described these developments as not surprising to her. In her book, The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau, which was published by Broadside Books on November 11, Parker provides an insider’s perspective on the bureau’s political weaponization. She was invited to the Oval Office to meet with President Donald Trump, who endorsed her book.
During her 12-year career as an FBI special agent, Parker was assigned to the Miami Field Office, initially working on white-collar crime and later transferring to squad C15, where she was involved in a nationally ranked violent crime fugitive task force. She shared stories of harrowing investigations and gripping takedowns. However, she noted that as the years passed, the FBI’s trajectory changed, with the agency becoming politically and socially weaponized. She described an internal conflict, where the FBI had become divided into two factions — FBI 1 and FBI 2.
Parker believes that being honest and speaking up for the truth is vital to living an honorable life. Her book highlights how the FBI had two different factions. FBI 1, according to Parker, is composed of agents who joined the bureau with the sincere intention of serving the American people and protecting victims, while FBI 2 is driven by political and social agendas, with some individuals in leadership positions promoting their own interests. Parker’s account of these internal conflicts has received attention, particularly following the recent FBI scandals involving the Arctic Frost case and other controversies.
Parker’s book also references the allegations that the FBI has been stonewalling the congressional investigation into the assassination attempt on President Trump. She describes the transformation of the bureau from a respected law enforcement agency into one with a fractured structure and a divided mission. In her view, the bureau has been embroiled in a civil war, with FBI 1 representing integrity and dedication to public service, while FBI 2 is characterized by a focus on self-promotion and political maneuvering.
Her personal decision to leave the FBI came two years into the Biden administration, a move she felt necessary in order to preserve her identity and integrity. The author expresses deep sadness over the state of the FBI, particularly following the deaths of two agents during a search warrant execution. She also reflects on the broader impact of the bureau’s decline, emphasizing that her story is not unique, as other agents have also chosen to leave.
Parker concludes her book by expressing hope that the incoming administration will address these issues and restore the FBI to its former glory. She believes that good will ultimately prevail and that her story of the two FBIs is her contribution to that outcome. Readers are encouraged to access The Two FBIs for a deeper understanding of the internal struggles within the FBI during her tenure as an FBI special agent.