The FBI is facing backlash after reports revealed that multiple agents have been fired for kneeling during the 2020 racial justice protests following the death of George Floyd.
According to AP News, the firings came years after the demonstrations that swept the nation. At the time, some FBI employees were seen kneeling in solidarity with protestors, a move that sparked internal debate within the Bureau.
Initially, several agents were reassigned, but now sources close to the situation say they’ve been fully terminated. The exact number isn’t confirmed, but reports suggest it could be as many as 20.
The Bureau hasn’t publicly confirmed the decision, but insiders claim the reasoning centers on maintaining “professional neutrality.” Critics argue that kneeling was a peaceful, symbolic gesture and question whether punishing the agents was an overreach.
