- FBI probes targeting political critics of Trump administration
- FBI investigated Trump's classified documents retention amid allegations of targeting and personnel purges led by Kash Patel.
The FBI investigated Trump's perceived adversaries while Kash Patel directed hiring policy changes and was questioned by John Kennedy.
16 reports, 2 independent
Updated Sep 20
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What happened
The FBI investigated Trump's perceived adversaries while Kash Patel directed hiring policy changes and was questioned by John Kennedy.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Kash Patel and Donald Trump are facing political pressure and questioning during a bureau oversight hearing regarding election integrity claims.Sub-event
- Kash Patel, who previously led the FBI, is now facing questioning from Cory Booker regarding his tenure, with Chuck Grassley providing support.Sub-event
- The Justice Department is seeking user data and compelling disclosure as part of a government probe into a leak.Sub-event
- Kash Patel defends the FBI's decision to loosen hiring standards, linking it to the Trump administration's agenda.Sub-event
Kennedy questioned Patel over hiring rationale as FBI investigates Trump's adversaries.1 source
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FBI investigated Trump's classified documents retention amid allegations of targeting and personnel purges led by Kash Patel.Also in this story
- The FBI searched Lucas' hometown office after he criticized the Trump administration, while Kash Patel serves as FBI Director.
- Kash Patel faces scandals reported by Bloomberg Law and directs downsizing of the FBI legal department.
- Kash Patel, serving as the FBI Director, is currently investigating threats against the President's office.
- A potential $300 billion slush fund is mentioned in connection with a trial against the Department of Justice, involving Iran, Comey, and Kash Patel.
Within FBI probes targeting political critics of Trump administration
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Kash Patel
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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FBI
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