Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera (CA-06), Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released a statement denouncing the Trump administration’s purge of high-ranking FBI officials: 

"I am deeply concerned by the abrupt and arbitrary dismissal of several top FBI officials—career civil servants with decades of experience protecting our nation from crime, cyber threats and terrorism. These individuals were not political appointees but seasoned professionals tasked with overseeing critical national security and criminal investigations.

"Sweeping purges like this, without clear justification, risk undermining the FBI’s ability to protect the American people. The sudden removal of senior leaders disrupts ongoing operations, weakens institutional knowledge and leaves the American public more vulnerable to threats from criminals and terrorists who seek to harm our nation.

"The American people deserve an FBI that is strong, independent and led by experienced professionals. The Trump administration must provide transparency regarding these dismissals and prioritize national security over political retribution."