FBI Analyst Placed on Leave After 'Deep State' Allegations
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FBI analyst Brian Auten, a Russia expert, has been placed on leave. This follows his inclusion in FBI Director Kash Patel's book, "Government Gangsters," which names Auten among alleged "deep state" actors. Patel criticized Auten's role in the 2017 Russia investigation and handling of Hunter Biden's laptop information. While a Justice Department review found no political bias in the Russia probe, Auten also faced previous internal discipline recommendations. The FBI hasn't commented on the reason for Auten's leave, but the action follows a pattern of Trump administration targeting of FBI officials involved in Trump-related investigations.
FBI analyst Brian Auten, a Russia expert, has been placed on leave. This follows his inclusion in FBI Director Kash Patel's book, "Government Gangsters," which names Auten among alleged "deep state" actors. Patel criticized Auten's role in the 2017 Russia investigation and handling of Hunter Biden's laptop information. While a Justice Department review found no political bias in the Russia probe, Auten also faced previous internal discipline recommendations. The FBI hasn't commented on the reason for Auten's leave, but the action follows a pattern of Trump administration targeting of FBI officials involved in Trump-related investigations.
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