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Trump Supporters Outraged Over FBI Agent's Promotion

4/8/2025

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Supporters of Donald Trump are fuming over the FBI's decision to promote Steven J. Jensen, an agent linked to the January 6 Capitol riot investigation, to lead the Washington Field Office. Convicted rioter Richard Barnett voiced his outrage, stating that Jensen's rise deepens the rift between Trump supporters and the FBI, feeling like a betrayal.

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Supporters of Donald Trump are fuming over the FBI's decision to promote Steven J. Jensen, an agent linked to the January 6 Capitol riot investigation, to lead the Washington Field Office. Convicted rioter Richard Barnett voiced his outrage, stating that Jensen's rise deepens the rift between Trump supporters and the FBI, feeling like a betrayal.