- Steve Friend, an FBI agent who gained attention as a whistleblower during the COVID-19 era, has been fired from the agency.
- The termination is based on allegations of ‘unprofessional conduct’ and ‘poor judgment’ after Friend engaged in unauthorized media discussions.
- This action comes just months after Friend had been reinstated to his position within the FBI.
- The FBI cited Friend’s interactions with the media as unauthorized, reflecting negatively on his professional conduct.
- The case highlights ongoing tensions between whistleblowers and institutional protocols within federal agencies.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-ousts-reinstated-whistleblower-over-unauthorized-media-talks-poor-judgment)
