Several senior FBI leaders ousted without explanation, sources say

essentialsaltes said:

'Draining the swamp' is about eliminating the influence of money and lobbying in politics. So no , it doesn't apply.

AI: It's a metaphor for reducing the power of lobbyists, special interest groups, and wealthy individuals who are seen as wielding undue influence in Washington.

Now that we have the wealthiest Cabinet ever, the swamp is swampier than ever.

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essentialsaltes said:

'Draining the swamp' is about eliminating the influence of money and lobbying in politics. So no , it doesn't apply.

AI: It's a metaphor for reducing the power of lobbyists, special interest groups, and wealthy individuals who are seen as wielding undue influence in Washington.

Now that we have the wealthiest Cabinet ever, the swamp is swampier than ever.

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essentialsaltes said:

Sources tell ABC News that among those informed of their terminations are former acting FBI director Brian Driscoll, assistant director in charge of the Washington, D.C. Field office Steven Jensen, and agents Walter Giardina and Christopher Meyer.

It does not appear that any were informed of the rationale behind their terminations, the sources said.

The firings have alarmed many rank-and-file agents due to concerns over whether the moves were politically motivated, said the sources. Giardina and Meyer, for instance, previously worked on investigations involving President Donald Trump.

Driscoll, who had served for nearly 20 years in the bureau, including a variety of leadership positions, was elevated briefly to the role of acting director in the opening days of Trump's presidency.

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essentialsaltes said:

Because they are Cabinet members, they don't need to bribe anybody to influence government policy in their favor.

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