FBI Leadership & Political Influence - Senior FBI leadership, under Patel and Bonino, is allegedly prioritizing ideological purity or political uniformity over experience and subject matter expertise [6] - This alleged shift in priorities is leading to a loss of experienced personnel, potentially compromising national security due to fewer experts handling terrorist organizations or foreign intelligence services [6][7] - There are concerns that investigative resources are being diverted to immigration enforcement, impacting the handling of counterintelligence, international terrorism, and public corruption cases [8][9] - Some FBI members are reportedly avoiding one-on-one meetings with the deputy director due to his temperament, potentially hindering the flow of crucial information [14][15] Michael Fineberg's Departure - Former senior FBI special agent Michael Fineberg resigned after losing a promotion due to his friendship with someone on Cash Patel's "enemies list" [1][2] - Fineberg's friendship with Peter Struck, a Trump target, led to his alleged punishment at work [3] - Fineberg's work included significant roles in operations against threats posed by the Chinese government, including cases against Chinese conglomerates like Huawei and China Mobile [3] - Agents reached out to Fineberg, expressing alarm that he was allegedly driven out solely because of a non-work friendship, prompting him to go public [16][17] Impact on FBI Workforce - There is a reported sense of abandonment and betrayal among the FBI's line workforce due to senior executives being forced out and not speaking up [24] - The politicization of senior FBI ranks in the past six months is considered more alarming than anything seen in the previous 15 years [20]