The FBI has reportedly fired over a dozen agents who knelt during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. While some viewed the kneeling as a de-escalation tactic, FBI leadership cited "lack of judgement" in termination letters. The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings, accusing Director Kash Patel of violating agents' rights. This action is part of a larger personnel shakeup at the bureau, with some ousted agents having worked on high-profile investigations, including those related to January 6th and classified documents.

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