- An FBI agent named Steve Friend, who gained attention as a COVID-era whistleblower, has been fired from the agency.
- The FBI cited “unprofessional conduct” as the reason for his dismissal.
- Prior to his firing, Friend had been reinstated by the Trump administration just a few months earlier.
- Friend was specifically removed for speaking to the media without proper authorization from the FBI.
- The agency pointed to “poor judgment” on Friend’s part as part of their justification for the dismissal.
- This situation highlights the ongoing tension within federal agencies concerning media interactions and whistleblowing activities.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-ousts-reinstated-whistleblower-over-unauthorized-media-talks-poor-judgment)
