- FBI agent Steve Friend, known for being a COVID-era whistleblower, was removed from his position for engaging in unauthorized discussions with the media.
- His removal was attributed to what the FBI describes as “poor judgment” and “unprofessional conduct.”
- Friend had previously been reinstated by the Trump administration after his initial whistleblowing activities.
- The decision to fire him came just a few months after this reinstatement.
- The case highlights ongoing tensions between government agencies and whistleblower protections.
- Friend’s firing serves as a cautionary example of the complexities involving whistleblowing and media interactions within federal agencies.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-ousts-reinstated-whistleblower-over-unauthorized-media-talks-poor-judgment)
