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Whistleblower Steve Friend Ousted Again After Controversial Remarks

12/14/2025

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Steve Friend, former FBI agent and whistleblower on the January 6 investigation, was ousted again after threatening FBI Director Kash Patel on a podcast.
He was reinstated under U.S. President Donald Trump but was not cleared for duty, and his attorneys terminated representation after the latest outburst.
His remarks included references to "God's wrath" and violated FBI policy.
The FBI has not commented, and Friend has not responded to inquiries.

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Story summary

Steve Friend, former FBI agent and whistleblower on the January 6 investigation, was ousted again after threatening FBI Director Kash Patel on a podcast.
He was reinstated under U.S. President Donald Trump but was not cleared for duty, and his attorneys terminated representation after the latest outburst.
His remarks included references to "God's wrath" and violated FBI policy.
The FBI has not commented, and Friend has not responded to inquiries.