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Ex-FBI Agent Blasts DEI Initiatives, Calls for Merit-Based Hiring

1/1/2026

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Former FBI agent Nicole Parker criticizes the FBI's DEI initiatives in her new book, alleging they have led to incompetence and failures.
She describes two factions, “FBI 1” and “FBI 2,” prioritizing integrity versus political agendas.
Parker cites the death of her friend Laura Schwartzenberger as a consequence of these priorities.
She calls for merit-based hiring and says the FBI can regain public trust under future leadership.

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Story summary

Former FBI agent Nicole Parker criticizes the FBI's DEI initiatives in her new book, alleging they have led to incompetence and failures.
She describes two factions, “FBI 1” and “FBI 2,” prioritizing integrity versus political agendas.
Parker cites the death of her friend Laura Schwartzenberger as a consequence of these priorities.
She calls for merit-based hiring and says the FBI can regain public trust under future leadership.