At Least 10 FBI Agents Who Worked on Trump Investigation Fired

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online

At least 10 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and staffers who participated in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents have been terminated from their positions, according to multiple U.S. media reports citing anonymous sources. The dismissals, ordered this week by FBI Director Kash Patel, represent a significant shake‑up within the bureau and have sparked debate over political influence on law enforcement leadership.

The employees worked on the Mar‑a‑Lago documents case, a high‑profile federal probe led by then‑Special Counsel Jack Smith that examined whether Mr. Trump illegally retained classified materials after leaving the White House in 2021 and obstructed efforts to recover them. Although the charges were later dismissed by a federal judge and the investigation was dropped after the 2024 presidential election, the case had marked the first time a former U.S. president faced federal indictments.

The firings came shortly after Reuters reported that the FBI had subpoenaed phone records belonging to both Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles from the period when they were private citizens in 2022 and 2023, an action that Patel publicly criticised as improper. Critics say the timing suggests the dismissals may be part of an internal review of the FBI’s handling of the Trump investigations, though the bureau has not provided specifics on the reasoning behind the terminations.

The FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) condemned the firings, arguing that removing experienced staff undermines the bureau’s institutional expertise and could weaken morale. The association’s statement also said the terminations “undermine trust in leadership and jeopardise the Bureau’s ability to meet its recruitment goals,” reflecting broader concerns among current and former agents about stability within the organisation.

Independent analysts note the moves are part of a broader pattern of personnel changes affecting law enforcement and Justice Department officials involved in politically sensitive cases during the Trump era. Previous firings have targeted agents and prosecutors who worked on inquiries including the 2020 election and January 6 riot-related matters. Observers warn such actions could have lasting implications for the FBI’s independence and public confidence in federal investigative institutions, particularly as the country approaches future election cycles.

As of now, the FBI has not released a detailed public explanation of the terminations. It remains unclear whether further dismissals linked to the Trump‑related investigations will follow.

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