- FBI agent Steve Friend, who gained attention as a whistleblower during the COVID-19 era, has been removed from his position.
- Friend was dismissed for “unprofessional conduct” which included unauthorized discussions with the media.
- The FBI cited a “lack of judgement” as a key reason for his removal from the agency.
- Steve Friend had previously been reinstated by the Trump administration just a few months prior to his firing.
- The incident reflects ongoing challenges within the FBI regarding internal conduct and media relations.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-ousts-reinstated-whistleblower-over-unauthorized-media-talks-poor-judgment)
