- FBI agent Steve Friend, known as a COVID-era whistleblower, was terminated from his position with the FBI.
- The dismissal was attributed to “unprofessional conduct,” which involved unauthorized media interviews.
- Steve Friend’s firing occurred just a few months after he was reinstated by the Trump administration.
- The reasoning for his removal also cited instances of “poor judgment” in his actions.
- The situation highlights the ongoing tension regarding unauthorized communications with media by government officials.
- This development reflects the broader challenges faced by whistleblowers within government agencies.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-ousts-reinstated-whistleblower-over-unauthorized-media-talks-poor-judgment)
