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Former FBI Agents Sue Over Wrongful Termination Amid Trump Probe

3/21/2026

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Two former FBI agents filed a lawsuit against agency director Kash Patel, alleging wrongful termination linked to role in U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2020 election investigation.
They say Trump and his supporters pressured their removal and they were fired without a hearing.
They say the firings violated due process and free speech rights and seek reinstatement.
The filing notes praise for their work, and Trump has labeled them 'corrupt actors'.

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Story summary

Two former FBI agents filed a lawsuit against agency director Kash Patel, alleging wrongful termination linked to role in U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2020 election investigation.
They say Trump and his supporters pressured their removal and they were fired without a hearing.
They say the firings violated due process and free speech rights and seek reinstatement.
The filing notes praise for their work, and Trump has labeled them 'corrupt actors'.