'Absolute madness': Fmr. FBI official reacts to firing of agent over gay pride flag

FBI Agent Firings & Political Climate - An FBI agent trainee was fired for having a pride flag at his desk [1][2] - At least 15 agents were fired for kneeling during George Floyd protests [3] - The agent trainee had previously received an attorney general's award in 2022 [2][12] - Lawyers believe the firing of the agent trainee is illegal and expect a lawsuit [8] - FBI agents were warned to be careful about displaying LGBTQ+ support after Trump's inauguration [9] Project 2025 & DOJ/FBI Overhaul - Project 2025 aims for a massive gutting and total overhaul of the DOJ and FBI [19] - The project seeks to restore pre-Watergate norms, diminishing the public's perception of presidential involvement in the DOJ [19] - A key objective is to transform the DOJ into a political instrument for the president and conservatives [20] - The strategy involves identifying and removing individuals associated with DEI initiatives [22][23][25] - The project's narrative is based on the idea that the DOJ and FBI are fundamentally corrupt and weaponized against political enemies [16][17]