FBI Official Allegedly Forced to Resign Over Criticizing Trump Administration
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March 4, 2025 10:21
new york, usa - James Dennehy, head of FBI New York field office, reportedly pushed to resign after criticizing Trump administration's request for FBI employees' information.
Resignation Allegations
The head of FBI New York field office, James Dennehy, was allegedly forced to resign after criticizing the Trump administration's demand for FBI employees' information. Dennehy confirmed that he was asked to step down without a reason provided.
January 6 Capitol Riot
On January 6, 2021, supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building in protest of the 2020 election results, resulting in five deaths. The FBI employees had previously sued the Department of Justice to prevent the disclosure of officials' identities involved in the Capitol riot investigations.