Multiple high-ranking FBI officials, including former acting director Brian Driscoll, are being removed from their positions in a shake-up at the bureau’s Washington field office, according to information obtained by BsgistNews from CBS News sources.
Driscoll, who briefly led the FBI in the early days of the second Trump administration, has been instructed to vacate his role by Friday. The same directive applies to Steve Jensen, the assistant director in charge of the Washington field office. Sources further indicated that at least one other official, identified as Giardina, has also been ousted, though the reasons behind these terminations remain unclear.
The Justice Department has declined to comment on the matter, leaving many questions unanswered.
The FBI Agents Association voiced strong concerns over the sudden removals, stating that both case agents and senior leaders appear to be “summarily fired without due process” despite being involved in investigations into potential federal crimes. The association emphasized that bureau employees facing disciplinary or employment actions are entitled to a formal review process; something leadership had previously committed to respecting. The group said it is exploring legal avenues to defend its members.
In a farewell email to his colleagues on Thursday, Driscoll confirmed that his final day at the FBI would be Friday. “It was the honor of my life to serve alongside each of you,” he wrote, adding that no official reason had been provided for his dismissal. “I understand that you may have a lot of questions regarding why, for which I currently have no answers. No cause has been articulated at this time.”
Driscoll, a decorated agent who has received both the FBI Medal of Valor and the FBI Shield of Bravery, briefly served as acting director earlier this year while Kash Patel’s nomination to the permanent role was under Senate consideration. During that short tenure, he delivered a speech praising agents for their relentless fight against violent crime and drug trafficking, noting, “You’ve heard the FBI always gets its man, but our work is never done.”
Jensen also addressed his removal in a letter to his Washington field office team, revealing he was fired on Wednesday night. “I intend to meet this challenge like any other I have faced in this organization, with professionalism, integrity, and dignity,” he wrote. He urged agents to “never waver in your resolve to answer the call to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution,” while encouraging them to remain bold in the pursuit of justice.
As the situation develops, questions remain about the internal dynamics behind these high-profile dismissals and what they could mean for the future leadership of the FBI.
