New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 attorneys general have urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate reports that FBI Director nominee Kash Patel may oversee the dismissal of over 6,000 FBI agents involved in January 6th investigations. This move, they caution, would undermine public safety by eliminating 15% of the FBI workforce.
The attorneys general highlight the crucial role these agents play in combating violent crime, terrorism, and drug trafficking. Task forces targeting cartels and terrorism would be severely affected by mass firings, jeopardizing national security and law enforcement efforts.
The coalition demands Patel clarify his intentions before confirmation. They call on Congress to prevent the potential purge, emphasizing the need for an independent and fully operational FBI.
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