Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources say
Summary
Douglas DePodesta, the top FBI agent in Chicago, is leaving his position suddenly after being told to retire. His departure is part of changes in the FBI under Director Kash Patel, who is pushing out agents seen as not supporting President Trump’s administration.Key Facts
- Douglas DePodesta has been the special agent in charge of the Chicago FBI office for nearly two years.
- He joined the FBI in 2002 and has worked in multiple cities and roles before leading Chicago’s office.
- DePodesta announced his last day would be Monday and indicated his leaving followed a conflict.
- He said he never backed down from fights to support FBI personnel but that this stance became unpopular.
- Director Kash Patel is leading efforts to remove FBI agents and supervisors perceived as not aligned with President Trump.
- The FBI’s Chicago office faces challenges, including a review of over 1,000 grand jury cases amid recent prosecutor misconduct.
- The FBI’s social media defended the firings, saying agents not supporting the current leadership under President Trump are free to leave.
- The FBI declined to comment directly on DePodesta’s departure.
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