Brian Driscoll, the acting FBI director and head of the bureau's Newark field office, pushed back so aggressively that some feared he would be dismissed.

Summary

Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll refused a Justice Department order to fire Jan. 6 investigators, risking his own dismissal.

The Trump administration demanded a list of staff involved in Jan. 6 cases and dismissed eight senior executives, allegedly bypassing civil service protections.

Legal experts argue these firings violate employment laws, while morale plummets among agents fearing political retaliation. Driscoll’s firm stance drew concern but he remains in place.

Observers note the criminal probe in U.S. history involved thousands of FBI employees, fueling demands for accountability. Leadership changes await Senate confirmation.

  • PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat
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    10 hours ago

    Brian Driscoll, the acting FBI director and head of the bureau’s Newark field office, pushed back so aggressively that some feared he would be dismissed.

    Say what?

    What type of person is it that says “You better fire those people for bad reasons, here in this organization that now fires people for bad reasons. Otherwise, they might fire YOU for bad reasons.”

    Man, fuck it. Get fired. You think you’re going to be in six months even, looking back like “Thank God I held onto that being-in-the-organization-Trump-hates job. This is great, man, things have really turned around for the people who stayed in this place.”

    Edit: Actually, better is from the story I ran across a little bit ago about William Watts. The process for this kind of thing is: First, try to punch Henry Kissinger in the face. Then, tell the secretary of defense to fuck himself. Then, quit before the bozos can gather themselves sufficiently to fire you, or to try to back down from the dumb shit they were asking you to do. That’s how you do it. None of this “ohwowhwhwheer what if they fire me” crapsack.