The FBI has terminated several agents who were seen kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington, D.C., following the death of George Floyd. This decision aligns with recent leadership changes under Kash Patel, a Trump ally, confirmed by the Senate.

The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings, calling them unlawful. According to three anonymous sources, 15 to 22 agents were dismissed, some of whom faced backlash from right-wing commentators for their actions to de-escalate protest tensions.

The kneeling agents were captured in viral photos and videos, standing accused of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. However, sources clarify it was a gesture to pacify crowd tensions. Meanwhile, former FBI officials have sued the Trump administration, alleging wrongful te

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