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Former FBI Official Calls Trump Firings 'Intellectual Cleansing'

8/9/2025

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Former FBI Assistant Director John Miller condemned the unprecedented firings of senior officials under President Trump, labeling it an "intellectual cleansing." He revealed a chilling atmosphere within the agency, where employees fear retaliation for their work. CNN highlighted the dismissals of Brian Driscoll and Steve Jensen, who stood firm against Trump's directives.

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Former FBI Assistant Director John Miller condemned the unprecedented firings of senior officials under President Trump, labeling it an "intellectual cleansing." He revealed a chilling atmosphere within the agency, where employees fear retaliation for their work. CNN highlighted the dismissals of Brian Driscoll and Steve Jensen, who stood firm against Trump's directives.