- FBI agent Steve Friend, who was previously identified as a whistleblower during the COVID era, has been removed from his position.
- Friend was initially reinstated by the Trump administration after facing repercussions for his whistleblower activities.
- The recent action to remove him was attributed to “unprofessional conduct” by the agency.
- The FBI cited Friend’s engagement in unauthorized media discussions as a key factor leading to his removal.
- Friend’s actions were described by the FBI as demonstrating “poor judgment,” which contributed to their decision.
- This development marks a significant turn in Friend’s career, following his previous reinstatement and the controversies he was involved in as a whistleblower.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-ousts-reinstated-whistleblower-over-unauthorized-media-talks-poor-judgment)
