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FBI Fires 20 Agents in 'Woke' Purge After Review

9/27/2025

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) terminated about 20 agents after an Inspection Division review tied to a 2020 kneeling incident; 15 were involved.
This action reflects a broader effort by new FBI leadership to remove what it calls "woke" elements.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing over 1,500 agents; two senior officials opposing January 6 investigations were fired.

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Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) terminated about 20 agents after an Inspection Division review tied to a 2020 kneeling incident; 15 were involved.
This action reflects a broader effort by new FBI leadership to remove what it calls "woke" elements.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing over 1,500 agents; two senior officials opposing January 6 investigations were fired.