- The FBI removed Steve Friend, an agent known for being a COVID-era whistleblower, citing unprofessional conduct and poor judgment.
- Friend’s dismissal came after he was found to have engaged in unauthorized communication with the media.
- This removal occurred only months after Friend was reinstated by the Trump administration.
- The decision was based on his actions, which the FBI deemed as demonstrating poor judgment.
- Friend’s case highlights ongoing tensions between whistleblowers and federal agencies regarding appropriate conduct and communication channels.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-ousts-reinstated-whistleblower-over-unauthorized-media-talks-poor-judgment)
