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FBI Fires 10 Agents Amid Trump Investigation Fallout

2/27/2026

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On February 26, 2026, at least 10 FBI employees involved in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump were fired.
The firings followed reports that the FBI subpoenaed phone records of key figures, raising concerns about the investigation's integrity.
The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings for due process violations and possible national-security risks, setting the stage for legal battles and hearings.

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On February 26, 2026, at least 10 FBI employees involved in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump were fired.
The firings followed reports that the FBI subpoenaed phone records of key figures, raising concerns about the investigation's integrity.
The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings for due process violations and possible national-security risks, setting the stage for legal battles and hearings.